Steven F. Smith

April 12, 2018 - December 19, 2018

Steven F. Smith, age 55, of Seaford, passed away on December 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Seaford, he is the son of Fred Brown Smith of Blades, DE., and the late Helen Perdue Phillips. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, and then also served in the Army National Guard. Steven was a machine operator with Perdue Agriculture in Salisbury, Maryland. He was a member of Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown and dearly loved his church family. Camping with his granddaughters was one of his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, routing on the Dallas Cowboys, and was a talented carpenter. Steven will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his passion for living a full life. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa Adkins Smith, whom he married November 10, 2018. His son Matthew Meredith of Seaford; step-son Ricky Adkins of Laurel, and step-daughter Autumn Poplaski and her husband Steve of Seaford; brothers, Mark Smith and his wife Deanna, and Scott Smith; sisters, Diane Harrington, and Debbie Waldridge; sister-in-law, Priscilla (Pam) Meibaum-Smith; grandchildren, Dominique, Giulianna, Ava, Bristol, Hunter, and Sawyer. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. In addition to his mother, he is also preceded in death by his siblings; Fred Smith III, Michael Smith, Joyce Mears, and Freda Miller. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown, DE. 19956. A viewing will be held from 1-2pm at the church. Pastor Marvin Jones will officiate. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Steven Smith’s memory to Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown, DE. 19956. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel, DE.