Gilbert James Smethurst

Gilbert (Gib) James Smethurst II (71) - beloved father, grandfather, brother , uncle and friend passed away on Monday January 19, 2015. He was born in Bluffton, Indiana on August 5 , 1943 and moved to Manatee County in 1964 where he has since called home.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert James Smethurst and Mary Helen (Krill) Smethurst. He is survived by his daughters Teri Rader of Bradenton Florida and Traci Sadowski of Buford Georgia; his grandchildren Derik Sadowski of Buford Georgia and Katie Rader of Bradenton Florida; his sisters Delores (Dee) and Charlie Uptgraft of Bluffton Indiana , Sue and Joel Duvall of Prescott Arizona and Annie and JC Hunter of Bradenton Florida; his nephews and their families David and Kris Uptgraft of Bluffton Indiana, Mike and Cindy Uptgraft of Bluffton Indiana, Bryce and Monica Duvall of Chandler Arizona and Adam and Colleen Duvall of Chandler Arizona; extended family and friends.

Gib served in the US Navy . He retired after a long career with Florida Power and Light. Gib was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an active member of the American Legion, Amvet and Moose service organizations.

A private service will be held at a later date on Lake Okeechobee Floria. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either Tidewell Hospice or Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center Palmetto Florida who both provided amazing care in his last days.