George Smith Jr., 79, of Haines City, Fla., died July 16. Smith, who was born in Cincinnati, served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a welder. 

He is survived by his wife Rita, daughter Ann (William) Yeary, son Gregory (Joann) Smith, brother Frank Smith, sisters Elsie Storer and Joyce Harkins, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Choie Smith, brother Raymond Smith and sisters Ruth Smith, Edna Pursley and Florence Malott.

Interment at Mt. Orab Cemetery. Memorials to Landmark Baptist Church, ATTN: Camp Program, 2020 E. Hinson Ave., Haines City, FL or Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Ameson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823.