Thomas Odell SMITH

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Sunday School Teacher and Deacon

From the "History of the First Baptist Church, Summerfield, FL":
Odell Smith's family came from South Carolina to the area around Deland. They followed and worked in the turpentine business westward until they reached Summerfield. Upon settling here they lived in several different houses around the community. Odell eventually signed on with the railroad where he worked until his retirement.
Odell was a church member five years before Edith Proctor, daughter of J.D. and Emma Proctor, joined with her parents. After Edith and Odell wed, they continued to be active members all their fifty-plus years of married life. Odell was ordained a deacon in 1943, taught Sunday School and served as the church clerk. Where ever there was a need; Odell was available during his 60 years as a member. Edith took part in all organizations and pressed onward after she was widowed.

Thomas married Edith Emma PROCTOR on 29 Jan 1930 in James D. Proctor's house in Summerfield, FL. Edith (daughter of James Dillon PROCTOR and Emma Jane CARUTHERS) was born on 27 Jun 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Baby SMITH was born on 26 Oct 1932; died on 26 Oct 1932.
2. Edith Lynn SMITH was born on 6 Aug 1934; died on 6 Aug 2002 in Glenneville, GA; was buried on 12 Aug 2002 in Crum Cemetery, Summerfield, FL.
3. Thomas Odell SMITH

Thomas married Janie Elisa MILLER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]