Howard C. Smith Sr., 92, of Plant City, and formerly of Monsey, New York, died April 15, 2016.
Mr. Smith was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II, and was a retired materials supervisor with Novartis. He loved his family and enjoyed gardening.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Smith.
He is survived by his sons, Howard Smith Jr., of Plant City, and Robert Smith, of Centereach, New York; grandchildren, Corey Smith and Michael Smith, of Centereach, New York; and siblings, Alice Henson, of Plant City, Audrey Smith, of Bradenton, Florida, Annie Smith, of California, Wesley Smith, of North Carolina, and Earl Smith, of California.
A celebration of life was held April 23, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Interment to follow at Brick Church Cemetery, Monsey, New York.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.