Ricky Lavelle Smith

Ricky Lavelle Smith of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at his residence.

He was born June 1, 1954 in Ft. Benning, Georgia to the late Loran and Nadine (Powell) Smith ; and came to the Lake Wales area from Nebraska 42 years ago. Ricky was a Journeyman Welder-Fitter, and a member of The Forgiven Fellowship. He coached youth football and baseball for many years, he was past president of Lake Wales youth football, and past owner of Smith Industrial Services.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Pamela Lauver Smith; daughter, Kristi Tomlin (Jerry) of Lake Wales; sons, Joshua Smith (Jamie) of Hope Mills, NC, Justin Smith (Elizabeth) of Lake Wales, Andrew Smith (Mandy) of Frostproof, Adam Smith (Jaynee) of Orlando, and Caleb Smith of Lake Wales; sister, Pamela Conibear of Winter Haven; brothers, Rodney Smith of Lake Wales and Ronald Smith of Mulberry; and ten grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales with Rev. Jim Furno officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM

Those who wish may make memorial donations to Cornerstone Hospice (2590 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881-9894).

To view the webcast of his service please click here .

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http://videos.lifetributes.com/283263