Ricky Lavelle Smith, 57, of
Lake Wales passed away Saturday,
Feb. 11, 2012, at
his residence.

He was born June 1, 1954 in Fort Benning, Ga. to the late Loran and Nadine (Powell) Smith ; and came to the Lake Wales area from Nebraska 42 years ago.

Ricky was a Journeyman welder-fitter, and a member of The Forgiven Fellowship. He coached youth football and baseball for many years. He was past president of Lake Wales youth football, and past owner of Smith Industrial Services.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Pamela Lauver Smith; daughter, Kristi Tomlin (Jerry) of Lake Wales; sons, Joshua Smith (Jamie) of Hope Mills, N.C., Justin Smith (Elizabeth) of Lake Wales, Andrew Smith (Mandy) of Frostproof, Adam Smith (Jaynee) of Orlando, and Caleb Smith of Lake Wales; sister, Pamela Conibear of Winter Haven; brothers, Rodney Smith of Lake Wales and Ronald Smith of Mulberry; and
10 grandchildren.

Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales with Rev. Jim Furno officiating.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, from 6-8 p.m.

Contributions may be sent to Cornerstone Hospice, 2590 Havendale Blvd., Winter Haven, FL 33881-9894.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.

Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.