More detail on this person: Howard E. Smith of
Lakeland died in his home of heart failure Monday,
May 8, 2017 at the age of 66. Howard was born
May 19, 1950, in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Pam
and his son Ian R. Smith and his wife Andrea,
their daughter and Howard's only granddaughter
Morgan Louise of Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania. He is
also survived by two brothers: David and his wife
Becky of Lakeland, Florida and Gary and his wife
Cindy, their son Dylan and Howard's only nephew of
Winter Haven, Florida.
After retirement, Howard went full old school
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot. As Memorabilia curator
of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association of
Florida, Howard kept Vietnam alive. The Lakeland
Sun 'n Fun was Howard's last event which was time
well spent with his fellow Vietnam Vets and great
friends. Howard would not have had it any other
way.
Howard was a loving Husband, Father, Grand-pa
and Brother.
There will be no service per Howard's request.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you
make a donation to the charity of your choice .
Condolences may be sent to the family at Lakeland
Funeral Home.com.
Signing Off: Chief Warrant Officer Howard E.
Smith, Vietnam UH-1C HUEY Helicopter Gunship
Pilot, Mustang 55-68th AHC, Howard's Last Flight:
8 May 2017.
This information was last updated 07/02/2017
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