Mr. Ralph Harvey Smith's Obituary
Ralph H. Smith, 78, passed away July 31, 2017.He was born December 6, 1938 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Loretta Long Smith and Leroy O. Smith Sr. He was predeceased by sisters Marjorie and Cheryl, sister-in-law Betty, his brother William and his son John Appleby. Ralph was of the Lutheran faith. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Stock car and mini car racing were a passion of his; having been an auto mechanic he really liked spending time around and with cars. In his down time he would go fishing.
Left to cherish his memory are his lovingly siblings. Brothers Leroy O. Smith Jr. and Russell Smith both of Thonotosassa; his sisters Pat Burns of Indiana, Betsy Canzanori of Lutz, FL, and Ann Tinnen of Tampa, FL. Daughter Melanie Appleby and her two sons Ralph's grandsons Justin and J.D. Appleby and Lacey Appleby his granddaughter. Hazel Adams was a special part of Mr. Smith's life and she will miss. Many nieces and nephews along with cousins, friends and neighbors will hold onto his memory in their hearts.
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