Smotherman, Austin "Bedford" Obituary

Smotherman, Austin "Bedford" attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Smotherman, Austin "bedford".

Graduation Year	Class of 1967
Date of Passing	Sep 30, 2008
About	Bedford was born June 23, 1949. He is survived by his loving wife Julia, son Brian (Katrina), daughter Julie (Joe), mother Elizabeth Mathews (Bill), brothers Robert (Helen) and Tom (Laurie). He is Grandpa to Jessica, Hunter, and Jackson. He was preceded in death by father Austin and brother Vance (Susan). He recently retired after 32 years as a chemical engineer at Proctor and Gamble. He had a green thumb and loved and took pride in his garden. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served honorably as a Corporal in the U.S.Army. Bedford will be remembered as a big man with a big heart. He will be deeply missed by family and his many friends.--Sac Bee