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Chumuckla Native Andrew Russell Smithson Passes Away at Age 24
Andrew Russell Smithson, age 24, of Chumuckla, Florida, unexpectedly passed away on July 21, 2026.Born on Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida, on February 18, 2002, Andrew grew up in Chumuckla, alongside his brothers, spending most of his days…
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- Chumuckla resident and Central High School alumnus Andrew Russell Smithson passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2026, at age 24.
- Born at NAS Pensacola, Smithson worked locally across several trades, including electrical, plumbing, and landscaping.
- He is survived by his daughter, Octavia, his parents, seven brothers, and grandparents.
CHUMUCKLA, Fla. — Andrew Russell Smithson, a lifelong resident of northern Santa Rosa County, unexpectedly passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 24.
Born at Naval Air Station Pensacola on February 18, 2002, Smithson grew up in the rural Chumuckla community. He attended Central High School and spent much of his life outdoors throughout Northwest Florida, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his brothers and friends.
Known for a strong work ethic, Smithson worked in several local trades, gaining hands-on experience in electrical work, plumbing, and landscaping.
Family members highlighted his dedication as a loving father to his young daughter, Octavia Leigh Smithson.
Surviving Family
Smithson was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wayne Smithson.
He is survived by his daughter, Octavia Leigh Smithson; his father, Andrew Smithson (Amanda DeCarlo); his mother and stepfather, Christi and Michael Dallas; seven brothers and stepbrothers, Steve, Maximus, Jacob, Zachary, Cody, Levi, and Dawson; and his grandparents, Jerry and Kitty Hatfield, and Carol Smithson.
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Based on reporting originally published by Lewis Funeral Homes (Milton/Pace/Navarre). Read the original story.
