Timothy John Smith

Timothy John Smith of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Thursday April 21, 2022 of natural causes.

Tim was born to John and Marie Smith of Louisville, KY on March 19, 1957, on his eldest brother, Fred Jones’ 15th birthday. Having resided in Louisville throughout his adolescence, the bluegrass state was Tim's true home as well as the foundation for his life long support of the Louisville Cardinals. Tim was a proud graduate of Atherton High School, where he excelled in the football program- donning jersey #51. Tim was baptized in the Episcopal Church of Meridian Idaho in 1989. He went on to reside in Boise, ID, Missoula, MT, and the Orange Park, FL area throughout his lifetime, touching hearts everywhere he went. Tim was a proud member of the Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge 1892 for eight years. After earning much respect from his fellow lodge members, Tim was appointed Exalted Ruler of the Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge on April 2nd, 2022- a position he was immensely proud to fulfill.

Tim enjoyed playing golf, attending his grandson Easton’s ball games, spending time with friends and family, and traveling with his partner Lynn. He will always be remembered for his love of people, good nature, and sharp sense of humor. He was a bright light to many and will be dearly missed.

Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Smith; father, John Smith; brothers, Bobby Jones and Charlie Jones; and best friend Geoff Snyder.

He was survived in death by his brothers, Fred Jones and Phil Smith; sister, Shirley Jones; his children, Carsen Smith and Marques Green, Colin Smith, Mechaila LaPointe, Mackenzie Miller, Mitchell Smith, Nicole Smith, Michael Smith; grandchildren, Easton Green, George LaPointe, Paisley Mackin Smith, Georgia Miller, and Camren Smith; partner, Lynn Elrod and numerous family and friends.

The family will receive friends for the celebration of Tim's life at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 7, 2022 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.

A reception to follow will be held at Green Cove Springs Elks Lodge 1892, 702 S Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.

Contributions made to the family are greatly appreciated and will be applied to Tim’s Final Expenses. Donations can be delivered by cash or check to the funeral home as well as accepted via PayPal at paypal.me/InTimsMemory