Obituary of Paul Howard Smith

SMITH - Paul Howard, age 59, of St. Petersburg, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in South Pasadena. Born in Siler City, North Carolina, he came to Florida in 1994 from Birmingham, Alabama. He was the desk clerk at MLF Towers in St. Petersburg for four years where he was a special friend to all of the senior residents. Survivors include his mother, Etta Hedrick of Siler City; one brother, Harold, of St. Petersburg, one sister, Rachel Holt and his special brother-in-law, Earl Holt, both of Siler City. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his father, Jesse Paul Smith and his brother, Larry Wayne Smith. There are no services being held at this time. Cremation services will be private. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Cremation Center, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg is handling the arrangements. Please sign Mr. Smith's condolence book at www.davidcgross.com. Service Information