THOMAS HARDING SMITH, JR., M.D. 81, of Valdosta, died at St. Simons Island, GA. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Born Aug. 4, 1928 in Valdosta. Dr. Smith was the son of the late Thomas Harding Smith, Sr. and Corinne Briggs Smith.
He attended public schools in Valdosta, continuing his education with a BA Degree from Emory University in 1949 and his M. D. Degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 1954. Following medical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, he served in the United States Navy Medical Corp., then completed his post graduate medical training in Ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York, N.Y. Dr. Smith practiced Ophthalmology in Valdosta form 1961 until his retirement in 1998. He was an active member of the medical staff of South Georgia Medical Center and held memberships with the South Georgia Medical Society, Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, Medical Association of Georgia and the American Medical Association.
Tom was passionate for his family and extended family. His undying love for Valdosta, continued from past generations, served as his foundation for giving back to the community. He graciously served the First Presbyterian Church, was an active participant on many corporate boards, and dedicated a life of leadership to the Rotary Club. Tom was an avid Braves fan. He enjoyed gardening his azaleas and working around his yard. He truly cherished his time with wife Harriet and his children, time often spent on St. Simons Island.
Survivors are his wife, Harriet Thompson Smith of Valdosta, formerly of Prouts Neck, Maine; three children, Jennifer Stuart Smith of St. Simons Island, GA., T. Harding Smith,lll, M. D. of Evans, GA. with his wife Elizabeth and son Justin, Ross Winfield Smith of Charlotte, N. C. with his wife Kelly and daughters Hattie and Ella; sister, Julia Bess Scott of Valdosta; brother, H. Briggs Smith, M. D. and wife Lane of Valdosta; brother-in law, Reverend Robert McGehee of Decatur, Ala. Dr. Smith was preceded in death by sisters, Georgia Smith Thomson and Corinne Smith McGehee.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. The Rev. John Akers will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Carson McLane Funeral Home this evinging from 5-7 p.m. IN lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity of choice.
Published in the Valdosta Daily Times on February 2, 2010.
He attended public schools in Valdosta, continuing his education with a BA Degree from Emory University in 1949 and his M. D. Degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 1954. Following medical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, he served in the United States Navy Medical Corp., then completed his post graduate medical training in Ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York, N.Y. Dr. Smith practiced Ophthalmology in Valdosta form 1961 until his retirement in 1998. He was an active member of the medical staff of South Georgia Medical Center and held memberships with the South Georgia Medical Society, Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, Medical Association of Georgia and the American Medical Association.
Tom was passionate for his family and extended family. His undying love for Valdosta, continued from past generations, served as his foundation for giving back to the community. He graciously served the First Presbyterian Church, was an active participant on many corporate boards, and dedicated a life of leadership to the Rotary Club. Tom was an avid Braves fan. He enjoyed gardening his azaleas and working around his yard. He truly cherished his time with wife Harriet and his children, time often spent on St. Simons Island.
Survivors are his wife, Harriet Thompson Smith of Valdosta, formerly of Prouts Neck, Maine; three children, Jennifer Stuart Smith of St. Simons Island, GA., T. Harding Smith,lll, M. D. of Evans, GA. with his wife Elizabeth and son Justin, Ross Winfield Smith of Charlotte, N. C. with his wife Kelly and daughters Hattie and Ella; sister, Julia Bess Scott of Valdosta; brother, H. Briggs Smith, M. D. and wife Lane of Valdosta; brother-in law, Reverend Robert McGehee of Decatur, Ala. Dr. Smith was preceded in death by sisters, Georgia Smith Thomson and Corinne Smith McGehee.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. The Rev. John Akers will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Carson McLane Funeral Home this evinging from 5-7 p.m. IN lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity of choice.
Published in the Valdosta Daily Times on February 2, 2010.
THOMAS HARDING SMITH, JR., M.D. 81, of Valdosta, died at St. Simons Island, GA. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Born Aug. 4, 1928 in Valdosta. Dr. Smith was the son of the late Thomas Harding Smith, Sr. and Corinne Briggs Smith.
He attended public schools in Valdosta, continuing his education with a BA Degree from Emory University in 1949 and his M. D. Degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 1954. Following medical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, he served in the United States Navy Medical Corp., then completed his post graduate medical training in Ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York, N.Y. Dr. Smith practiced Ophthalmology in Valdosta form 1961 until his retirement in 1998. He was an active member of the medical staff of South Georgia Medical Center and held memberships with the South Georgia Medical Society, Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, Medical Association of Georgia and the American Medical Association.
Tom was passionate for his family and extended family. His undying love for Valdosta, continued from past generations, served as his foundation for giving back to the community. He graciously served the First Presbyterian Church, was an active participant on many corporate boards, and dedicated a life of leadership to the Rotary Club. Tom was an avid Braves fan. He enjoyed gardening his azaleas and working around his yard. He truly cherished his time with wife Harriet and his children, time often spent on St. Simons Island.
Survivors are his wife, Harriet Thompson Smith of Valdosta, formerly of Prouts Neck, Maine; three children, Jennifer Stuart Smith of St. Simons Island, GA., T. Harding Smith,lll, M. D. of Evans, GA. with his wife Elizabeth and son Justin, Ross Winfield Smith of Charlotte, N. C. with his wife Kelly and daughters Hattie and Ella; sister, Julia Bess Scott of Valdosta; brother, H. Briggs Smith, M. D. and wife Lane of Valdosta; brother-in law, Reverend Robert McGehee of Decatur, Ala. Dr. Smith was preceded in death by sisters, Georgia Smith Thomson and Corinne Smith McGehee.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. The Rev. John Akers will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Carson McLane Funeral Home this evinging from 5-7 p.m. IN lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity of choice.
Published in the Valdosta Daily Times on February 2, 2010.
He attended public schools in Valdosta, continuing his education with a BA Degree from Emory University in 1949 and his M. D. Degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 1954. Following medical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, he served in the United States Navy Medical Corp., then completed his post graduate medical training in Ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York, N.Y. Dr. Smith practiced Ophthalmology in Valdosta form 1961 until his retirement in 1998. He was an active member of the medical staff of South Georgia Medical Center and held memberships with the South Georgia Medical Society, Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, Medical Association of Georgia and the American Medical Association.
Tom was passionate for his family and extended family. His undying love for Valdosta, continued from past generations, served as his foundation for giving back to the community. He graciously served the First Presbyterian Church, was an active participant on many corporate boards, and dedicated a life of leadership to the Rotary Club. Tom was an avid Braves fan. He enjoyed gardening his azaleas and working around his yard. He truly cherished his time with wife Harriet and his children, time often spent on St. Simons Island.
Survivors are his wife, Harriet Thompson Smith of Valdosta, formerly of Prouts Neck, Maine; three children, Jennifer Stuart Smith of St. Simons Island, GA., T. Harding Smith,lll, M. D. of Evans, GA. with his wife Elizabeth and son Justin, Ross Winfield Smith of Charlotte, N. C. with his wife Kelly and daughters Hattie and Ella; sister, Julia Bess Scott of Valdosta; brother, H. Briggs Smith, M. D. and wife Lane of Valdosta; brother-in law, Reverend Robert McGehee of Decatur, Ala. Dr. Smith was preceded in death by sisters, Georgia Smith Thomson and Corinne Smith McGehee.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. The Rev. John Akers will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Carson McLane Funeral Home this evinging from 5-7 p.m. IN lieu of flowers donations may be made to a favorite charity of choice.
Published in the Valdosta Daily Times on February 2, 2010.
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