Walter Post Smith, Jr.

Walter Post Smith, Jr., 80, of Candler, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Born March 26, 1942 in Hampton, VA, Walter was a son of the late Walter P. Smith and Doris Desper Smith. He was also preceded in death by a son, David Smith, sister, Sally Brown, and brother, Godfrey Smith.

Mr. Smith retired from BASF, and founded ETSI Consulting in 1993, where he provided energy consulting services worldwide. He was an avid sailor, and was able to fulfill his lifelong dream of sailing across the Atlantic.

Surviving is his wife, Patricia Moore Smith; daughters, Sherra Thomas, Beth Arrowood (Tim Brooks) and Kellie Parton (Richard); sons, Brannon Smith (Joey Allison), Skip Smith and Andy Miller (Susan); 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Brookdale at Walden Ridge and the staff of The Laurels of Summit Ridge for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.