Edward Eugene Smith, Sr.
Edward Eugene Smith, Sr., 62, of Thurmont, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Born June 27, 1963, in Frederick, he was the son of Beverly Hoke of Cascade, MD, and the late Francis E. “Smitty” Smith.
Ed was a graduate of Catoctin High School and was employed with Sunshine Management Corporation for 34 years. He was an active member of Woodsboro American Legion Post 282 and the South Mountain Rod and Gun Club. He also served as a dedicated board member of the Tommy West Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization supporting local causes.
He is survived by his children, Deanna Smith and spouse Charlie Perella, Kaylee Smith, and Edward Smith, Jr.; his spouse Robin Wilhide Smith of 39 years; grandchildren, Aliannah Smith, Colton Lynch, Ryleigh Perella, and Heaven Baskerville; and siblings, JoAnn Kerns and partner Wally Boggs, Robert “Bobby” Smith and partner Patti Swakopf, and Kristin Davis and partner Joey Sweeney.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Lloyd E. Hoke and Margaret Anders Hoke; father, Francis Smith; and brother-in-law, Wayne “Smoke” Kerns.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 10, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 12:30 p.m.
Private interment will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery, Thurmont.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Tommy West Memorial Fund, Inc., 16110 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville, MD 21780.
Leave a message or memory on his “tribute wall” at hartzlerfuneralhome.com