Edward Smith

Edward Smith age 83 of Sunderland, MD passed away November 27, 2014.Edward was born in 1931 in Terra Alta, West Virginia to the late Arthur and Edna Smith. The family resided in Rodamer, West Virginia for Edwards early childhood years and then moved to Cumberland, Maryland. Every summer Edna would take Edward and his seven siblings back to the Hoff Homestead to visit with family.Edward met the love of his life, Jacqueline Hochard while attending Fort Hill High School. After graduation he was drafted into the Army and sent to Germany. Upon his return and with an Honorable discharge he wed Jacqueline in 1954.Edward and Jacqueline moved to Washington, DC when he started working for the CIA. Together they raised two daughters; Linda and Diane.Edward was quite the entrepreneur. He started many businesses, built them up and sold them. He was a well versed business man and very successful in each of his endeavors.Edward was a logical man, insightful and smart. He was a loving father and devoted husband.Edward was the beloved husband to Jacqueline Smith. Loving father to Linda (Dean) Cunningham and Diane (Rick) Bennett. Brother to; Kenneth, Norma, Betty and Dolores. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren; Rickey David Bennett, Jr., Eric Rohde, Amber Wentz and Adria Parkinson and 9 great grandchildren; Cassidy, Alexea, Aspen, Aleya, Sydney, Gavin, Logan, Cruze and Scarlett.Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospice, Silver Spring, MD or Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edward Smith please visit our Sympathy Store.