Milton G. Smith's Obituary
Milton Gray Smith “Smitty”, 66, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born on August 4, 1957, in Franklin County, North Carolina, the youngest son of the late James and Pattie Williams Smith. Milton was known as “Smitty” to his friends however his family lovingly called him “Pig”. He was a kind, generous man with a beautiful smile and great sense of humor. Smitty was a talented woodworker and “Mr. Fix-It”. He enjoyed the outdoors, visiting flea markets, car shows and traveling. He loved people, enjoyed talking and never met a stranger. Smitty was always willing to offer a helping hand to someone in need. He was a source of advice and guidance to many young men growing up in his neighborhood.
Milton proudly served in the United States Coast Guard from 1979 to 1988. Then in the mid 1990’s, Milton started a shipping pallet refurbishing business. He was successful in business and was known to many as the “Pallet Guy”. In addition to raising his son Brandon, he also raised his grandson, Mason.
Milton was a good man, loving partner, caring father and grandfather, fun loving brother and uncle, and dependable neighbor and friend. Milton Gray Smith “Smitty” will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Milton was preceded in death by his brothers, James Leonard Smith and Donnie Smith and his sisters, Onella Dunston, JoyceAnn Hill, and Lorraine Smith.
Milton is survived by his life partner, Karen Paschall of St. Petersburg, son, Brandon Smith of Norcross, Georgia, grandson, Mason Smith of the home, granddaughter, Izzy Smith of Norcross, Georgia, brothers, Billy Smith of Bunn, North Carolina, Louis Smith (Rhonda) of Brooklyn, New York, Thomas Earl Smith (Joyce) of Raleigh, North Carolina, William McCoy Smith (Sherry) of Hinesville, Georgia, Ronnie Smith (Lisa) of Anchorage, Alaska and sister, Ethel Lee Smith of Bunn, North Carolina. Milton also leaves nieces, nephews and extended family to cherish his memories.
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