Phillip Carl Smith

Background

Smith, Phillip Carl was born on August 12, 1941 in Wewahitchka, Florida, United States. Son of Ottis Benjamin and Bessie (Kemp) Smith.

Education

Diploma, Wewahitchka High School, 1959.

Career

From deckhand to captain, Sabine Towing Company, Groves, Texas, 1959-1964; ship pilot, partner/owner, Sabine Pilots, Groves, Texas, since 1965; rancher, Texas, since 1979; rander, owner, Red S Ranch, Kirbyville, Texas, since 1979; rander, owner, God's Little Acres Ranch. Consultant in field, since 1965. Expert witness maritime court cases, Beaumont, Texas.

Achievements

• Phillip Carl Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Marine and ship pilot, rancher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Elder Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, Port Arthur, Texas, since 1973. With United States Army, 1962-1967. Member Masons (32 degree).

Interests

• Avocations: ranching, boating, Recreation Vehicle travel, conservation, nature lover.

Connections

Married Belle Melancon, February 28, 1966. Children: Debra Kay, Phillip Carl Junior.

Father:

Ottis Benjamin Smith

Mother:

Bessie (Kemp) Smith

Spouse:

Belle Melancon

child:

Phillip Carl Junior Smith

child:

Debra Kay Smith