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Obituary For Carter Smyre, Jr.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Ret.) Carter Smyre, Jr., passed away quietly Friday at Piedmont Columbus Regional-Midtown at the blessed age of 98.
He was the father of former Georgia State Representative and Dean of the House Calvin Smyre. A native of Griffin, GA and the son of the late Carter Smyre, Sr., and Selma Tinsley Smyre, Mr. Smyre retired from the U.S. Army after over 24 years of service. He considered his graduation in 1962 from the Aviation School at Fort Rucker, AL as one of his greatest accomplishments during his military tenure. After his military career ended, he became an entrepreneur, owning the Smyre Realty Company. In 1985, then Governor Joe Frank Harris appointed him to the Georgia Residential Financial Authority. Among his civic organizations, he was a member of the Moderns Club, and the Pathseekers Civic and Social Club. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 55 years, Mildred Bass Smyre, a daughter, Gwendolyn Smyre Foster and a granddaughter, Theresa R. Smyre Roundtree.
Other than his son, Calvin, he is survived by his wife, Parilee M. Glover; two step children, Lamuriel Ojo (Makanjoula Ojo) and Sabrina Baker; four grandchildren, Robbie F. Branscomb (Roderick), Robert Foster, Sr., Francine Foster and Claudia "Rudie" Valrie; ten great grandchildren, Olivia Foster, Jeremiah Branscomb, Kimberly Golden-Foster, Yuna Golden-Foster, Lydia Foster, Robert Foster, Jr., Terry Javon Roundtree, Morgan Roundtree, Tatiana Foster and Mallorie Foster; three great great grandchildren, Jaliya Golden, Kalani Golden and Alora F. Scott; The Glover Family and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Smyre will be laid to rest with full military honors at Main Post Cemetery, Ft. Moore, GA on Friday, April 19, 2024 following a Twelve O'clock Noon Homegoing Celebration in the sanctuary of Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1330 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31901.
Visitation is 2:00 til 6:00 PM Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Progressive Funeral Home 4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907.
The Progressive Staff is privileged to serve the Smyre Family.
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To the Smyre family, it with deepest sympathy and condolences to you all on the loss of your father. May God's solace be with you today during this time of bereavement and fir yrs to comeππ½π
We all love him, but God love him more. Your Friend Willie Stewart
Calvin, and the rest of the Smyre family! The Thomas family sends our condolescences to you and your family, during this time of bereavement. May YAH welcomes Mr. Carter as fulfilling, his mission on earth as indicated through such a long life amongst us on the planet!
Sending condolences to the family from the Perryman and Harris family in Cleveland.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Nora Mandeville RN St Francis Hospital, 4 South
Calvin, our family the Robinson Family send our condolences on the passing of your father. Rose Robinson Young
From the family Belinda Thomas Graham iwant to send our condolences to your family and pray that you have peace at this time.
My condolences and prayers goes out to Calvin Smyre and his family during this time of bereavement. May God Bless you. Michael Cox.
Calvin, Diann and I were sadden to learn of the passing of your father. We extend our Sincere condolences to you and the entire Smyre Family. Please be assured we will keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Al and Diann Scott.
I wish to extend deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and loved ones of Carter Smyre, Jr. "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."- Psalm 91:1 Jeanette Marshall Columbus, GA.
