Service Arrangements

Eugene McTyere Smith, III

Memorial Service January 8, 2012 2:00 PM Location: American Legion Post #274 [Map]

Eugene McTyere Smith, III “Smitty”, 59, of Lusby, MD, formerly of Brandywine and Waldorf (St. Charles), MD passed away suddenly on December 22, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on July 8, 1952 in Durham, NC to the late Eugene M. Smith, Jr. and Avis Reeves Smith. “Smitty” married his beloved wife Bonnie on February 26th, 1999 in Prince Frederick, MD and they renewed their vows on May 8th, 2000 at Gilbert Run State Park, Charlotte Hall, MD. Eugene served his country for eight years, from 1980 to 1988 in the United States Army, 19th Combat Engineer Division. While serving his country Eugene was stationed in Germany. He received the following decorations, Army service ribbon, Army lapel button, Rifle M-16 MKM qualifying badge, hand grenade expert qualifying badge, good conduct medal (second award), overseas service ribbon and the Army achievement medal. “Smitty” worked for IBEW 26 as an electrician. He was a member of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, American Legion Post #274, Lusby, MD, ABATE and HOG. Eugene is survived by his wife Bonnie J. Smith; children Michael and Jerette Lerner of Florham, NJ and Kate and Robbie Robbins of Gibbsboro, NJ; brother Thomas and Kathy Smith of Olympia, WA and four grandchildren. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 8th, 2012, 2:00 PM at the American Legion Post #274, 11820 H. G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at a later date. Memorial Contributions Wounded Warrior Project 1120 G Street NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 www.woundedwarriorproject.org