Mr. Richard Alan Smith, age 71 of Highway 325, Blairsville, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Smith was born on May 28, 1948 in New York City, NY., the son of the late Francis Smith & late Joan Prodan. Richard spent most of his free time outside, where he did a lot of fishing, hiking, camping, and gardening. He also dearly loved his special dog, Kiley. He is preceded in death by a brother; Francis “Gary” Smith Jr. Richard was of the Presbyterian faith.

Survivors include his loving wife and best-friend of 51 years, Stephanie Marie Smith of Blairsville, daughter & significant other Stacey Perrone & Richard Colazzo of Cape Coral, FL., daughter & son-in-law, Christina & George Wolf of Inverness, FL., three brothers & 3 sister-in-law; Robert & Maggie Smith of Barngat, NJ., James & Virginia Smith of Blairsville, Dennis & Michelle Smith of Mayetta, NJ., two sisters and a brother-in-law, Deborah & Dan Lewis of Englishtown, NJ., Linda Blanchard of Blairsville, and four grandchildren; Mark Nocco Jr., Nicholas Nocco, Jared Muhsgnug, and Joseph Wolf.

A memorial service will be held at the Faith Presbyterian Church of Blue Ridge, GA with Dr. James Simpson officiating at a later date and will be announced. The family will meet with friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to your favorite humane society in Richard’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com