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VIKING Fall 2017 a t o f s u . c o m deputies and officers. He was also recently appointed by Sheriff Walt McNeil to the Citizen Advisory Council. Among his greatest passions was Alpha Tau Omega, with which he served many years as an advisor for Epsilon Sigma Chapter and on the national level. Skip was also a member of the board of trustees for the Epsilon Sigma Chapter and served as treasurer of the House Corporation. He served on the National ATW Foundation Board of Governors. Skip is remembered by several generations of ATW undergraduates as a mentor, advisor, friend and role model. For all these efforts and more, he was chosen by Capital City Bank as the recipient of its Julian V. Smith Award in 2005, which annually recognizes one associate within its ranks who exemplifies an extraordinary spirit of community service and generosity. He was also an active supporter of the local business community as a member of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and related committees, and a Leadership Tallahassee Class XII graduate. A long-time supporter of the Tall Timbers Research Station, he was an avid and accomplished outdoorsmen who loved quail hunting. Skip was an active member of First Baptist Church of Tallahassee, where he served on the finance committee for many years. His faith was reflected in all areas of his life. In every way possible, Skip was an example to all who were fortunate enough to watch him work—both within the walls of the Bank and out in the community. The legacy he leaves behind will continue to inspire others for many years to come. Skip is preceded in death by his father William P. "Skipper" Smith and his mother Ann Carlisle Smith. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Cook Smith; precious sister, Becky Smith Liner; adored nephew William "Will" Thomas Liner; and cherished uncle, Elzie Smith; as well as numerous family members and countless friends. Excerpts taken from Tallahassee Democrat article from September 6, 2017. In Memory of Brother and Former Chapter Advisor Skip Smith '79 (Continued from page 1) "It was a privilege to attend the celebration of Skip Smith's '79 life today in Tallahassee. The talks given by ATWs Rob Clarke '76 and Will Liner (Skip's nephew) highlighted his caring and giving nature. All who knew Skip loved him. He is a true representative of the ideals of ATW. His contributions extended far beyond our group. He is a legend. Skip is in our hearts and memories, the legend lives on." – Peter Corrigan '79 "Skip made an indelible impression on me and all who knew him. The leadership, guidance, and support he provided legions of young men who pledged ATW is indeed legendary. Every brother and ATW itself was fortunate to have had Skip Smith in their lives. Heaven indeed gained a great banker, and an even better brother. Love and Respect, Skip." – Bill Tasillo '80 "Seeing several dozen ATW alumni and what appeared to be the entire active chapter present at Skip's funeral, many with tears in their eyes and an ATW badge on their lapels, was a tremendous reaffirming testament to what Skip was about and the special fraternity he helped build (and rebuild). There were so many brothers in the church, many people had to view the service from the outside hallway through the doorway. While a sad day, it was a monument to his legacy." – Micah Ketchel '04 "Skip was a father figure to Epsilon Sigma during a definitive time in our chapter's history; returning back to campus in 2009. He taught our pledge class how to become men—setting myself and others up with our first internships. He never missed a quarterly executive dinner, ensuring it was always wings and beer in true Tau fashion." – Anthony Hackett '11 Epsilon Sigma Brothers Remember Skip Smith '79

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