Tyler J. Smith Delta, Pennsylvania Obituary

Tyler J. Smith

TYLER JAMES SMITH, 26 years of Forest Hill, MD, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in his home. Born on May 8, 1990 in York, PA, he was the son of Judith Ann Smithson of Forest Hill, MD and Michael James Smith and his wife, Renee of Delta, PA. Tyler was a farm boy enjoying agriculture, loved to work, was at home in the outdoors and spent his lifetime on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. He had been a member of the Black Horse 4-H Club and the FFA Chapter at Kennard Dale High School in Fawn Grove, PA where he was a graduate in 2009. Tyler’s true passion was all about helping others and volunteering as a fire fighter for multiple fire companies. He was currently active with the Bel Air V.F.C.; Delta-Cardiff V.F.C. and Whiteford V.F.C. Previously he serviced with Citizens V.F.C. in Fawn Grove and Red Lion V.F.C., both in PA. Tyler proudly served as a 4th generation volunteer fire fighter. Tyler was currently employed with CNA Construction in Forest Hill, MD as an inspector and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #182 in Whiteford, MD. Tyler was loved by many and touched numerous lives. Family members include, four siblings, Jamilyn and Evan Smith, both of Delta, PA and Lindsey and Jordan Sommer, both of New Park, PA. Paternal grandparents – H. James and Nancy (McFadden) Smith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents – Royston and Gloria (Grien) Smithson. Additional survivors include several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. All services will be held at Bel Air V.F. C., 109 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD with visitations on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 1 – 3 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m. followed by a fire company recognition ceremony. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 19th, at the Bel Air Fire V.F.C. with Reverend Melissa A. McDade officiating with interment in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Pylesville, MD. In 2010 Tyler was blessed to receive a heart transplant at Hershey Medical Center, which allowed him to live the full life he enjoyed. In lieu of sending flowers and in appreciation of this donation, the family would appreciate memorial contributions sent to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 867 Fishburn Road, Hershey, PA 17033.
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TYLER JAMES SMITH, 26 years of Forest Hill, MD, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in his home. Born on May 8, 1990 in York, PA, he was the son of Judith Ann Smithson of Forest Hill, MD and Michael James Smith and his wife, Renee of Delta, PA. Tyler was a farm boy enjoying agriculture, loved to work, was at home in the outdoors and spent his lifetime on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. He had been a member of the Black Horse 4-H Club and the FFA Chapter at Kennard Dale High School in Fawn Grove, PA where he was a graduate in 2009. Tyler’s true passion was all about helping others and volunteering as a fire fighter for multiple fire companies. He was currently active with the Bel Air V.F.C.; Delta-Cardiff V.F.C. and Whiteford V.F.C. Previously he serviced with Citizens V.F.C. in Fawn Grove and Red Lion V.F.C., both in PA. Tyler proudly served as a 4th generation volunteer fire fighter. Tyler was currently employed with CNA Construction in Forest Hill, MD as an inspector and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #182 in Whiteford, MD. Tyler was loved by many and touched numerous lives. Family members include, four siblings, Jamilyn and Evan Smith, both of Delta, PA and Lindsey and Jordan Sommer, both of New Park, PA. Paternal grandparents – H. James and Nancy (McFadden) Smith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents – Royston and Gloria (Grien) Smithson. Additional survivors include several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. All services will be held at Bel Air V.F. C., 109 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD with visitations on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 1 – 3 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m. followed by a fire company recognition ceremony. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 19th, at the Bel Air Fire V.F.C. with Reverend Melissa A. McDade officiating with interment in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Pylesville, MD. In 2010 Tyler was blessed to receive a heart transplant at Hershey Medical Center, which allowed him to live the full life he enjoyed. In lieu of sending flowers and in appreciation of this donation, the family would appreciate memorial contributions sent to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 867 Fishburn Road, Hershey, PA 17033.

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18
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Wednesday, May 18 2016
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