Retired CDF Fire Captain Lonnie Smith who passed away on Wednesday following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and renal failure. Lonnie was a man of faith and sadly leaves his beloved wife, Paula and sons, Marc & Kirk, their wives and three wonderful grandchildren who will miss him greatly.
Lonnie’s 30-year CDF career began in 1972 at the Dinuba FS in the Tulare Ranger Unit. He was assigned to Visalia Hdqtrs as well as other stations in TUU until he promoted to FC B at the Gabilan CC in the San Benito-Monterey Unit in 1985. He later worked at Lockwood and King City BEU until 1999 when he transferred to the Fresno Air Attack Base before retiring in 2000.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 28th at the First Baptist Church in Paso Robles. Condolences can be sent to Paula at 350 Panorama Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.