Mr. Joseph R. Smith

May 29, 1938 - June 6, 2020

Joseph R. Smith, 82, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Joseph was born on May 29, 1938 to Irving and Mary Smith on May 29, 1938. Joe served 25 years as a Volunteer Fireman in Arkon, New York and was employed for 28 years with Clarence Materials Corporation. Joe also served his Country proudly in the United States Army. He moved to Lake County, Florida upon retiring to do his favorite pastime; fishing. Joe also had quite the green thumb. He would plant several plants and flowers that would attract the birds and butterflies as well as volunteering in the community where he resided. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Judith (Flor) Smith, daughter Robin Cotler (Terry) and son Scott A. Smith, brothers; Gerald and David Smith and two sisters; Rose Criswell and Carol Cummings, three grandchildren; Joseph and Noelle Cutler, Christian Smith and one great grandson; Vinyl. Joseph is preceded in death by his son Joseph R. Smith,brothers; Irving, Frank and Thomas Smith, sisters; Beatrice Woodrich, Shirley Kanehl and Linda Blosser. Joseph's place of rest is at Florida National Cemetery with his comrades at arms. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude or to the Disabled Veterans.