Gaston G. Smith, age 82, of Hernando, FL passed away at his residence in the early morning hours of June 27, 2018. He was being cared for at home by his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. Gaston was born on August 18, 1935 in Clay, W.V. to the late William French Smith and Gustavia Deems.
He was married to his wife Lois (Hays) for 53 years and had worked in the Mining and Lumber Industries throughout his lifetime. Gaston and Lois made Citrus County their home 41 years ago after relocating from West Virginia and attended worship services at the Church of Christ in Lecanto. He greatly enjoyed collecting all types of clocks. Gaston also loved walking the trails and taking nature walks with his grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife Lois, those left to mourn Gaston’s passing include his daughter, Carolyn Reyes and her husband Alex of Inverness, FL; sons: Jimmy Gail Smith of Hernando, FL, David Michael Smith and his wife Lisa of Hernando, FL; brother, Nelson Ray Smith of Atlanta, GA; sister, Mary Jane Runnion of Maysal, WV; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Gaston was preceded in death by one brother, French Smith, Jr.
A celebration of Gaston’s life is currently being planned by his family for a later date and will take place at the Church of Christ, Lecanto, FL.
Cremation care is provided by the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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