Paul Adrian Smith's Obituary
Paul Smith of Bridgeville, Delaware and formerly Bozman, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was 71 years old.
The son of Elmer and Nellie (Raley) Smith, Paul was born in Frostburg, Maryland on February 25, 1953. He graduated from Beall High School in 1971, and attended Allegany Community College. Paul went on to have a successful career in the transportation industry where he engineered projects and was a construction inspector. In 1986 he moved his family to the Bay Hundred area of the Eastern Shore. It was there that he made his home until retirement. On June 29, 2015 he married the former Norma Jean Shea and together they made their home in Delaware.
In his youth, Paul was known for his athleticism and his love of sports. Following his own playing days, he went on to coach his sons as well as many others in youth sports. This passion for sports and coaching was passed on to his sons and is a tradition which continues today. Later, he took up golf and enjoyed shooting pool in his free time. It was family though that was at the center of Paul's life. Starting with his sons and continuing on to his family Paul was the #1 Dad, Father-in-Law, Grandpa, Coach, Husband, fan, and friend.
Paul is survived by his wife Norma Jean; his sons Shawn Smith of Easton, Jason Smith (Holi) of Trappe, and Ryan Smith (Jessica) of Bozman; his grandchildren Isabelle Smith-Pounds, Colton and Haley Smith, Elijah and Skye Smith, and Sarah Shea. He is also survived by his brothers Terence Emerick and Elmer Smith.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1pm with a visitation starting at Noon. Burial will follow in the Bozman United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Framptom Funeral Home - Ostrowski Chapel, Saint Michaels, Maryland.
To share memories with the family visit www.framptom.com
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