Col. Sam Smith

SMITH, Col. Sam Ray - Age 82, of  Grand Blanc, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Military honors to be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date. Col. Sam was born January 20, 1938 in Andover, Virginia, the son of Garland and Constance (Hubbard) Smith. He married Donna May Gehly and she preceded him in death on March 14, 2016.  He retired as base commander of the Selfridge Air National Guard base with 38 years of service. Col. Sam enjoyed movies, going to the casino and cars.  Surviving are: sons, David (Melanie) Smith of South Carolina, Mark Smith of Gaylord, Scott (Melissa) Smith of Melvindale, MI, Jeffrey (Lauren) Smith of Oxford; grandchildren, Jared, Tim, Amanda, Brandon,Bradley, Victoria, Elizabeth, Clark, Benjamin. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.