Odes Denver Smith

Odes Denver Smith, 88, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Monday evening, December 3, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring surround by his loving family.  Odes was the son of Lillie Mae Holden and Archie Griffin Smith, who was born on May 25, 1930 in Tifton, Georgia.  Odes has spent most of his life in Lake Placid.  He retired from Consolidated with many years of service as a receiving clerk.  Odes' greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He loved the many family events and taking the car for a Sunday drive looking for a new restaurant to try.  He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Mary, daughter; Brenda Sue Jacobs (Ronald Jacobs) of Lake Placid, sons; Curtis Edwin Smith (Brenda Parson) of Sebring, Dennis Keith Smith of Lake Placid,  Jerome Neal Smith (Ramona Smith) of Lake Placid and 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.  In keeping with Odes wishes services to celebrate his life will be private for the family.