Carl Nelson Smith, 72, of Wimauma, FL, passed away on Sunday May 5, 2024.Carl, known by most as Ned, was a native of Tampa and a lifelong resident of Wimauma. Ned enjoyed being outdoors and activities such as fishing, kayaking,
gardening and flying para-planes. He was known for being a loving father of four and grandfather of four as well.
Ned was preceded in death by his father, William E. Smith; mother, Christine Smith; brother, William “Eddie” Smith, Jr. and sister, Diann Floyd.
Ned is survived by his son, Ryan Nelson Smith (Shauna); daughters, Danita Franklin (Kevin); Brandi Warner (Jay) and Kelly Smith and grandchildren, Kaley, Elijah, Clayton, and Chloe.
Services are being held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 10am at Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery 10232 State Road 674 Wimauma, Fl 33598.
Followed by a reception at Northside Baptist Church inside the Fellowship Hall 1301 N US Hwy 41 Ruskin, FL 33570.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to LifePath Hospice.
