In the small town of Hinsdale, New Hampshire, people knew Geoffrey Holt as the unassuming caretaker of the mobile home park where he lived.
What they didn't know was that he was a multimillionaire — and he donated the entirety of his $3.8 million fortune to the 4,000-person community after he died at age 82 in June.
"Geoff was a private person, preferring to be in the crowd rather than in the front of it," Smith tells CNBC Make It.
Holt had previously confided to Smith about his wealth, but Smith didn't know of Holt's plans until he became caretaker.
He didn't own a car and lived frugally in a mobile home on the 25-acre land Smith owned.
Persons:
Geoffrey Holt, Holt, Edwin, Smokey, Smith, Geoff, Mr, Holt's
Organizations:
CNBC, New, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Navy
Locations:
Hinsdale , New Hampshire, Brattleboro, New Hampshire, Hinsdale