Thomas Warner Smith, of Falls Church, Virginia, died January 1, 2015. Born on July 12, 1923 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Thomas Smith and Allene Thompson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Janet Meyer, and children, Janene (Thomas) Mitchell of Chevy Chase, Thomas (Marcia) of Vienna, Randolph (Elizabeth) of Gainsville, Jennifer of Falls Church, Jefferson of Arlington and nine grandchildren, Colin, Curtis, Eric, Eleanor, Grayson, Connor, Garrett, Callie and Madeline. TW attended the Citadel and The George Washington University where he received Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees. He served in the 94th infantry division in General Patton’s third army and was a comabt veteran of the battle of the bulge. He was awarded a number of medals, including the Bronze Star. He worked 27 years as a Special Agent in the Washington, DC, Cleveland, and New York City offices of the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover. Viewing will be at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, Tuesday, January 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m. St. Anthony Catholic Church, 3305 Glen Carlyn Rd, Falls Church, VA.
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