Lance Edward Smith, age 87 of Inverness passed away December 19, 2025 at his home under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lance was born in Brooksville on August 9, 1938 to the late Hugh O. Smith and Inez Dixon Smith. He was a lifetime resident of Citrus County and served our nation in the U.S. Army. He retired as a fuel distribution agent for the Chevron Corporation, owning and operating his own company. Lance attended the First Presbyterian Church in Inverness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 44 years, Carolyn Johnson Smith; 4 sons: Stan Smith and his wife Renee of DeLand, FL; Joseph Couturier and wife Minon of Hernando, FL; John Couturier and wife Shelly of Aiken, SC; Jay Couturier and wife Dominic of Massachusetts; 1 daughter, Alice Edwards of Chipley, FL; 1 brother, Max Smith of Inverness; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friends may call at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home in Inverness on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 4:00 \u2013 6:00 PM to visit and fellowship with family and friends. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM from the First Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Lou Ellen Hartley officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to: First Presbyterian Church of Inverness, 206 Washington Ave., Inverness, FL 34450 of Vitas Hospice, PO Box 1330, Lecanto, FL 34460<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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