George "Sonny" Smith

October 12, 1938 - October 4, 2019

George "Sonny" Smith, 80, of Tavares, Fl, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. Sonny was born on October 12, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio to the late George and Helen Smith. He was a highly respected superintendent in the construction industry, and his grandchildren were very proud that he helped to build Disney World. He enjoyed spending time at the cabin he built in the Smoky Mountains, piddling, watching Fox News, washing his cars, mowing his grass, and Nascar races. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his sons George Smith Jr, Robert Allen Smith, and Larry Ray Smith. Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lois Smith of Tavares Fl, daughter Lori Cean and her husband Gary Cean of Lady Lake, FL, grandchildren Bridget Faria and her husband Brian Faria of Mount Dora, Fl, Justin Smith of Lady Lake, Fl, Brittany Smith of Mount Dora, FL, Brooke Sneed of Tavares, Fl, James "Jesse" Sneed of Lady Lake, Fl. Great Grandchildren Olivia Smith of El Paso, TX, Rebekah Smith of El Paso, TX, Rylee Sneed of Lady Lake, FL, Brady Sneed of Belleview, Fl, Benson Sneed of Belleview, Fl, and his beloved dog Beauregard Malachi Smith. A celebration of life will be held Friday, October 11th, 2019, at 5:00pm at Steversons, Hamlin and Hillbish Funeral Home. Located at 226 East Burleigh Blvd. Tavares Fl, 32778. The family invites you to join them for a gathering before the service, from 4:00pm- 5:00pm at Steversons, Hamlin and Hillbish Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on the tribute walll.