Obituary: Stanley Norman Smith

Stanley Norman Smith (Papa Stan), of Tavares, passed away on April 1, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1936, in Orlando, Florida, to his parents, Morris and Agnes Smith, and raised in Oakland. He was a member of the Winter Garden Jaycees, a Lifetime Member of the Winter Garden Elks Lodge for 56 years and a member of West Orlando Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Katie; daughters, Pam and Angie Smith; bonus children, Tammi Brown (Tom), Mike Lewis (Becky) and Mark Lewis; eight grandchildren, April, Garrett, Rachael, BJ, Courtney, Ciara, Brooke and Sydney; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janis Trawick (Donnie) and Carol Swain (Denny); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Agnes Smith; and three brothers, Bill, Doug and Jerry Smith.

A Celebration of Life service will take place at 11 a.m. April 25, 2025, at West Orlando Baptist Church, 1006 E. Crown Point Road, Ocoee, Florida 34761, with a gathering of friends and family from 10 to 11 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home in Tavares, FL. Online condolences can be left at steversonhamlinhilbish.com.