Gene Smith Sr., 84, of Plant City, died Nov. 7, 2015, at his home.
A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mr. Smith was the son of Samuel and Carrie McIntire Smith. He was a former owner of Gene Smith Garage in Tampa and Plant City, and was an automobile mechanic for more than 70 years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jo Anne Colie Smith; sons, Alfred “Gene” (Cindy) Smith Jr., Mark (Denise) Smith; brother, Charlie Smith; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A visitation was held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City.
Condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.