Malcolm R. Smith, 74, of Tampa, FL passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 2014 after a battle with melanoma. He was surrounded by his family at the Melech Hospice House. Malcolm was born in San Diego, CA on June 28, 1940. After his high school graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard – “the best mistake he ever made!” - and had an inspiring career as a Search & Rescue helicopter pilot. He retired in 1977 as a Lieutenant Commander (LCDR). After retirement, Malcolm curated and sold European Fine Art in New Orleans, LA, and later in Scottsdale, AZ. For the past 30 years, Malcolm has been a skilled and admired Real Estate Broker in Colorado, Oregon & Florida proudly holding the prestigious ‘CCIM’ designation. Throughout his life, Malcolm pursued his passions of painting, writing, hunting, fishing, and traveling. He will be remembered by his charismatic personality and knack for storytelling. He is survived by his wife- Diane Smith, brother- Ron Leach (Lise), sisters – Elaine Markell (Doug), Martha Dawson, his daughters- Kelly Burnett (Alan), Holly Smith, Wendy Smith & Angela Drewien (Josiah), and grandchildren- Kyle Bertoluzzi (Jenn), Amanda Hanson and Ingrid Drewien, nephew Jason Leach, and niece Monica Wisnieski. We know that Malcolm wouldn’t want his friends and family to grieve but live life to its fullest – just like he did! In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Melech Hospice House 11125 N. 52nd Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. Memorial service to be held later.