Aaron Garcia Smith, age 68 of Charles Town, WV transitioned into Glory on March 11, 2024, due to heart disease. Garcia was born on January 13, 1956, to the late Walter Franklin Smith, Jr., and the late Audrey Elizabeth Stribling.

Garcia was baptized on May 1, 1969, and joined Salem Baptist Church in Marshall, VA. He joined the Youth Choir and sang alongside his brothers, sister and cousins.

Garcia attended Banneker Elementary School in St. Louis, VA, and Loudoun Valley High School in Purcellville, VA where he played baseball and football. He also attended Virginia State College in Petersburg, VA.

Garcia married Mildred (Millie) Gaskins on February 10, 1990. They celebrated 34 years of marriage last month. This union blessed them with two children, Stephen and Taree.

Garcia was employed by Giant for 32 years, he retired at the age of 62 and then worked at Charles Town Racetrack part time as a Turf Accountant.

For over 30 years, Garcia was an avid Golfer. Garcia's love and passion for golf was unmatched. He played in tournaments, won some championships, took trips, setup tee times, took lead and ownership, but the bond he built with over 40 golfers lasted a lifetime, some were with hometown friends that he grew up with. In addition to his to love of golf, his favorite pastimes were keeping up with current events, watching sports, his love for family, the beach, comedy shows, sitcoms, taking trips, and quiet time.

He is survived by his wife; Mildred (Millie) of Charles Town, WV; children; Stephen (Libe) of Gaithersburg, MD and Taree of Charles Town, WV;  One sister, Paula (Charles) Hughes of Ashburn, VA; One brother, Vada (Clyde) Smith of Hagerstown, MD; Three Sister-in-laws,  Annie Smith of Arlington, VA; Barbara Turner of Paris, VA; Thelma (Joe) Morris of Leesburg, VA; One Brother-in-Law, Ronnie Jackson of Baltimore, MD.; Two Grandchildren, Gabriela and Samantha, and Four bonus children; Monique Gaskins, Lana Gaskins, Jordan Hosby, and Desmond Newman. Along with a host of aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Awaiting him in heaven are his brother, Dana Smith, his father, Walter Smith, Jr., and his mother, Audrey Smith.

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