Paul Eugene Smith Jr., 73, of Seffner, FL passed away on March 29, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1952 to Paul Eugene Smith Sr. and Betty Dukes Smith in Tampa, FL.

Paul is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda Smith, his mother, Betty Smith, children, Paul (Wendy) Smith, Christie (Don) Ward, Leanne Abney, and James Giddens, grandchildren, Brenton, Cheyenne, Savannah, Hayleigh, William, Alexis, Austin, and Jarred, siblings, Linda (Jack), Kathy, Kenny, Johnny (Rhonda) Cindy, Wayne (Janet). He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Smith Sr., Michael Smith, Susan Rudd, and Michael C Smith.

Paul was a heavy equipment operator and liked to fish and hunt with the free time he had. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Services for Paul will be held on Sunday, April 13 with a gathering to begin at 12 pm and a service to begin around 12:30 to 1:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home (6919 Providence Rd., Riverview, FL 33578).