Obituary Record

Smith, Carl L.  -  December 29, 1998

Carl L. Smith, 79, of Waveland died Tuesday, December 29, 1998 in Waveland, Ms.

A native of McCormick, S. C. He died of Lung Cancer at his home with hospice Care. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy in World War II, ##retired from the U. S. Coast Guard with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Mr. Smith also served in the Merchant Marines as a Navigator and First Mate.

Mr. Smith was a resident of Waveland for over 30 years and worked as a real estate agent locally after retiring from the Military. He was a member of the Masonic Temple.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Annie Norris Smith.

Survivors include five daughters, Suzanne Reveley, New Orleans, La., Carol Smith and Julie Labbe, both of Waveland; Katie Grinder, Biloxi, Ms., and Vickie Smith, Ocean Springs, Ms.; and eight grandchildren.

Visitation and a Memorial Service were held Saturday at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home Chapel in Bay St. Louis, Ms.

Source: Sea Coast Echo 1-3-1999

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