George Wesley Smith

George Wesley Smith, 90, of Republic passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, due to complications after surgery.

Smith was born in Mobile, Ala. on Sept. 4, 1931, to George F. Smith and Lucy Joan (Collision) Smith. He was the youngest of seven children.

Smith joined the Air Force in January of 1951 during the Korean War. He served most of his military time in Japan at Misawa Air Base, as an air policeman patrolling the city of Misawa, as well as the base. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1955. He retired after 30-plus years in the electrical business.

Smith married Pat McGilvry on June 6, 1987. This past summer they celebrated 34 years together. They travelled to and walked over many beautiful Civil War battlefields.

Smith is preceded in death by his siblings, his parents, George and Lou Smith and his former wife Jessie.

Smith is survived by his wife Pat of the home; his children, Terri (Fred) Edgar, Greg Smith, Todd (Ann) Smith and Bruce (Krista) Smith; Pat’s children, Ruth Ann (Paul) Hawkins, Dana (Randy) Tindell, and Willis (Dwanette) Moore; 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; as well as several very special nephews and nieces.

Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Republic.