This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Carl Smith 68 years old , born on June 30, 1950 and passed away on April 12, 2019. We will remember him forever.
Carl Lester Smith - 68, of Ocala, FL. Passed away peacefully in his home April 12, 2019, after a battle with cancer. Born in Trenton, NJ. June 30, 1950. He grew up in Hampton, NJ with Jack and Jenny Edmonds. He graduating from North Hunterdon Regional High School, class of 1968. After High School Carl moved around some until finally moving to Ocala, FL, where he met and married, the love of his life. Carl was an avid collector of everything! Cookie jars were his favorite, but his collection included, Red socks memorabilia, teapots, cards, Hess trucks, antiques and more. He was also an artist, dabbling with drawings.
Carl is predeceased by his wife Peggy Pickering/Smith. He is survived by a sister, Naomi Smith, of Ocala. A foster sister and her husband, Suzanne and Kimball Terres of Manchester, NJ. A foster Brother, Leo Lavoie, of Tafton, PA. And a son and daughter in law Billy And Shannon Pickering and grandson Zane.
A celebration of his life will be held on his birthday. Interment was held in a private ceremony.