Thomas J. 'T.J.' Smith

 United States

  • Date Of Birth: June 9, 1939
  • Date Of Death: August 8, 2020
  • State: Indiana

Born in Logansport, June 9, 1939, he was the son of the late Lowell J. Smith and the late Nora L. Boyer.

He was a man of many interests, especially remembered for his creativity, singing voice, endearing personality and love of life.

On July 15, 1966, he married Ann L. Castaldi.

Surviving are his wife, Ann, Logansport; sons, Scott and Joseph Smith; daughter, Kim Smith;  and grandson, Trever Smith, all of Vancouver, WA; sister, Linda Smith of Colorado Springs; brothers, Gary (Judy) Gilsinger, and Jim Conn all of Logansport.

Following graduation from Logansport High School in 1958, he entered the U.S. Navy and was assigned as electronics specialist, as well as, an invited  member of the Navy Blue Jackets Chorus.

He was a member of the Professional Photographers of America, American Legion, National Rifle Association, Elks, and Wm. Paca Lodge.

After retiring, he and Ann returned to Logansport in 1990, and in 1995, opened T.J. Smith Photography, taking advantage of the couples’ business experience and Tom’s remarkable talent as a photographer.

Tom was a member of All Saints Catholic parish.

The family would like to thank Guardian Angels Hospice and staff for their care and concern.

 

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