Hubert E. Smith

Hubert E. Smith 1940 - 2018 “Hubert Smith Quality Cars” Hubert E. Smith, 78 years of age, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Southern Oaks. Hubert was born February 20, 1940 to the late Eason and Leasie Smith. He was the youngest brother of eight siblings; William (Bill) Smith (Diane), Deloris Smith McCarty, Ladoria Smith Kelley (Alton) and Hazel Smith Maples are still with us and four preceded him in death, E.B. Smith, Jerrel D. Smith, Lanoria N. Smith and Eulene Smith. Hubert professed his life to Christ and soon after married Paula D. Smith (July, 1993). The family initially lived in Pensacola, FL and later moved to Molino, FL. He was a member of Pine Summit Baptist Church. He loved doing the Lord’s work and he cherished and praised him. He always enjoyed helping others. Hubert loved to read his bible, praying for and with others, spending time with family and friends, and always wore a smile. He was a loving and caring person, devoted husband, father and friend, always thinking of others first. Of course, as we all know, he had a deep passion for cars. Whether it be his race cars or his long time business of selling them at “Hubert Smith Quality Cars”. Hubert leaves behind to cherish his loving memory his wife Paula; children, Cindy (Bill) Henderson and Michael Smith; his step-children, Sherry Sopina, Karla (Ben) Bowman, Doug (Renee) Miller; grandchildren, Garrett (Pam) and Zachary (Kendall) Henderson, Nikki Smith, Shelby and Abbi Sopina, Tripp and Brooke Bowman, Dawson and Avery Miller and Jase Peaden; great-grandchildren, Wheeler and Campbell Henderson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. This includes a special mention of Doug Patterson, his racing partner for many years and true friend for over 50 years. Family, friends, and others whose lives Hubert touched are invited to the visitation from 5:00-8:00 on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, FL to reminisce, grieve, support each other and, of course, just chat. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, FL. Burial will immediately follow the funeral at Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery in Chumuckla, FL. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, FL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Southern Oaks Alzheimer’s Unit. They can be reached at (850)437-3131; 600 West Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502. “The El Bandito has crossed the finish line. Our God has given him the checkered flag and has said welcome home my good and faithful son…you had a good run.” FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL, has been entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences at www.fcfhs.com.

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Hubert E. Smith

February 20, 1940 - June 12, 2018