Retired Senior Chief Marvin O. Smith Jr. (USN), of Kingsland, GA passed away on
Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Born April 6, 1932, in Louisville, MS, Marvin retired in Charleston SC in 1970 and
moved to Summerville SC in 1983 and lived there until 2020 when he moved to
Kingsland GA. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War where he served as a
Torpedoman's Mate. Marvin served aboard the USS Sea Fox (SS 402), USS Grampus
(SS 523), USS Caiman (SS 323), USS John C Calhoun (SSBN 630), COB of the USS
Sam Houston (SSBN 609), and COMSUBGRU 4 in Charleston where he retired.
After an honorary discharge from the Navy, he became a Realtor for Darby Realty then
became a Broker for Marvin O. Smith Realty and worked for Century 21 Joe Lenoir
Realty in Charleston, SC. Marvin also worked as a Building Code Inspector for England
Enterprises. He then later retired to enjoy life with his family. Marvin was a Life Member
of the United States Submarine Veterans and Charleston Base Sub Vets. Marvin was
also a Past Master of Pythagorean Masonic Lodge No. 21, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite
Mason and Shriner of the Omar Temple.

Marvin is preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Smith; his parents, Marvin O. Smith
Sr. and Mary McRae Smith; and sister, Mardell Baker.
He is survived by his wife, Janet M. Smith of Kingsland, GA; his daughter, Leslie
Messinger, Summerville, SC; son, Michael Brown (Kim) of St. Mary's, GA;
granddaughter, Ashley Thomas (Brad) of Mobile AL; grandsons, James Messinger of
Charleston SC, Alex and Walker Brown of St. Mary's, GA; and three great
grandchildren, Keith, Connor and Kennedy Claire Thomas of Mobile Al. He is also
survived by his sisters Donna Dearmond and Mary McDaniels of Texas.
Mo as most people called him, was loved for his generosity, his humor and his devotion to
his family and country. But he will be remembered most for his ravenous zest for life and the
lives he touched with that passion.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. And his final resting place will be
Jacksonville National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UF Health Cancer Center (000737). Make
checks payable to UFF: University of Florida Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 14425,
Gainesville, FL 32604-9949 . Online donations: www.uff.ufl.edu. Credit card
donations: 1-877-351-2377