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Ellsworth F. Smith

  • August 22, 1920 - November 14, 2011
  • Springfield, Virginia
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“I hope I live to be 91. Nice uniform too!!! ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Ruosin - Arlington, VA

“Mr. Smith was a man of inspiration an admiration to me. I am glad to have met him while he was here in the flesh. In his honorable legacy, he...Read More » ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Ramon L. Pantojas Jr. - Marana, AZ

“Condolences from the Brooks family; John, Giovana, Camila, Delia. You and your loved ones are in our prayers. ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: John Brooks - Annandale, VA

“My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family. Amy Spurio ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Amy - NC

“I looked up to my dad and he was the best and happy that he was in my life 100%.Dad was a very smart person and loves to help his family.I will miss...Read More » ”
5 of 5 | Posted by: Richey Smith - Woodbridge, VA


Ellsworth F. Smith COL USA (Ret.) (age 91)"Smitty" On Monday, November 14, 2011 of Arlington, VA. Member US Army Corps of Engineers (1942-1968), WWII veteran and recipient of the Legion of Merit for meritorious service from 1962-1968 (for his work with the Redstone Arsenal and NASA and as Commander of the 588th Engineer Battalion). Loving father and grandfather is survived by his children Gregory B. Smith, Dawn Smith.Gurganus, Meredith Michelle Donnelly and Richey E. Smith; grandchildren Alison and Caroline Smith, Whitney Gurganus White, Blair Gurganus and Luke Smith. Funeral service at Ft. Myer Old Post Chapel, Arlington, VA on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 11 AM with interment following at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association.