Edward G. Smith

USN Capt. Edward G. Smith, age 75, of Long Beach, died Friday, September 1, 2006 in Gulfport. He was born December 29, 1930, in Bronx, New York. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1955. Duty Stations included Monterrey, CA, three tours in Norfolk, VA, two tours in Newfoundland, Washington D.C., Guam, Bermuda, and Stennis Space Center. He served in the U.S. Navy for 33 years. After retiring from the Navy, he went to work for Computer Science Corporation. He enjoyed golfing with all his buddies at Pass Christian Isles Golf Course. He was preceded in death by his sister, June Potter; his parents, Everett L. Smith and Mildred S. Smith; and stepmother, Izabelle Smith. He is survived by his wife, Helen Smith, daughter, Kathleen M. McLuckie and son-in-law , Mason McLuckie, all of Long Beach; son, Kevin A. Smith and daughter-in-law, Stephanie D. Smith, of Ohau, Hawaii; son, Michael C. Smith and daughter-in-law, Ginger N. Smith of Houston, TX; daughter, Lynn A. Necaise and son-in-law, John P. Necaise of Pass Christian; grandchildren, Karen McLuckie, Christopher McLuckie, Anthony Smith, Mark Smith, Ryan Necaise, Tyler Necaise, Sean Adams, Aaron Adams. The memorial service is Sunday, September 3, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at the old St. Thomas Church grounds on Beach Blvd. in Long Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to St. Thomas Church, Long Beach, MS. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15452 O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.