Obituary of George Smathers

George Smathers

George (born November 14, 1913 in Atlantic City, New Jersey) was a politician and lawyer who was best known for being in the United States House from 1947 to 1951 as a member of the Democratic Party. Later he represented the state of Florida in the United States Senate from 1951 until 1969. George died on January 20, 2007 and his death was reportedly because of a stroke. He died at age 93.

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George Smathers Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Smathers, George
Common Name: George Smathers
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: November 14, 1913
Age: 93 (at death)
Occupations:
- Politician
- Lawyer

Political Affiliation: Democratic
Net Worth: $1-$5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Baby Blue
Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

George's Family Tree

Birth Name: George Armistead Smathers
Father: Benjamin Franklin Smathers
Mother: Lura Frances (née Jones)
Brother(s):

William Howell Smathers (January 7, 1891-September 24, 1955)

Spouse/Partner:

Rosemary Townley (married 1939-divorced 1971)
Carolyn Hyder (married 1972-2007, his death)

Son(s):

Bruce Smathers
John Smathers

Death Notice:

Date: January 20 2007 at age 93
Place: Indian Creek, Florida, United States
Cause of Death: Stroke
Funeral Arrangements: Held at the United Church of Christ in Bal Harbour, Florida
Interment: Buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia

Category Tags:

Politician Lawyer American Born on November 14th Born in 1913 Born in New Jersey Died in 2007 Died at age 93 Died from Stroke

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