Carroll V. Smith, 83, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Delmar on February 24, 1925, he was a son of the late Charles V. and Lillie Cordrey Smith. Carroll was a Navy Veteran, serving on the U.S.S. Haas Destroyer during World War II. He later went to work for the DuPont Company in Seaford and retired in 1992 after 45 years of service. He was a longtime member of Melson United Methodist Church in Delmar. He loved to read, do crossword puzzles, watch game shows, play dominoes, and was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan. He is survived by his wife of almost fifty years, Thelma "Jean" Smith of Delmar; a son, Stephen T. Smith of Edgewater, MD; a daughter, Lisa C. Smith of Delmar, DE; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers; Marvin Smith, Chester Smith, Calvin Smith, Samuel Smith and Lester Smith; and a sister, Esther Rudisill. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street in Delmar. A funeral service will be on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Melson United Methodist Church in Delmar. The Reverend Dr. Everett C. Isaacs will officiate. In memory of Mr. Smith contributions may be sent to Melson United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Mr. Maurice Campbell, 32661 East Line Road, Delmar, MD 21875. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.