Eldred G. Smith
Eldred Gee Smith (January 9, 1907 – April 4, 2013) was the patriarch to the church of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1947 to 1979. From 1979 to his death he was the patriarch emeritus of the church. He was the oldest and longest-serving general authority in the history of the church, although he had not been active in that capacity from 1979 to his death.
| Eldred G. Smith | |
|---|---|
Smith in 1957 (age 50) | |
| Patriarch Emeritus / Emeritus General Authority | |
| October 6, 1979 – April 4, 2013 | |
| Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
| Patriarch to the Church | |
| April 10, 1947 – October 6, 1979 | |
| Called by | George Albert Smith |
| End reason | Granted general authority emeritus status |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eldred Gee Smith January 9, 1907 Lehi, Utah, United States |
| Died | April 4, 2013 (aged 106) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.7772°N 111.858°W |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Spouse(s) | Jeanne Ness (until her death) Hortense Child (1977–2012) |
| Children | 5 |
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