Harvey  B. Smith, Jr

     Harvey B. "Slim" Smith, 82, of Lorain passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a long illness.

      Mr. Smith was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 19, 1928, the son of the late Harvey B and Erma Margaret (nee Powell) Smith. He was a 1946 graduate of Triadelphia High School in Wheeling, West Virginia.

     He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He earned the World War II Victory Medal. He has been a resident of Lorain since 1952.

     He retired from U.S. Steel as a #2 seamless turn foreman on October 31, 1983.

     Mr. Smith was a member of Christian Temple Disciples of Christ, Lorain, serving as secretary, deacon and trustee. He also was a member of the AARP #3318 serving as president, treasurer, and secretary. He was a Boy Scout Leader with Troop #350. He enjoyed trains, restoring antique sewing machines, gardening and woodworking.

     He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary E. (nee Fleming) Smith; sons David W. (Patricia) Smith of Brandon, FL, Gilbert L. (Cyndi) Smith of Crestwood, KY and Paul H. (Tracey) Smith of Oberlin, grandchildren Graciano Etrata, Louis Etrata, Dawn Smith, Cody Smith, 13 great grandchildren and sister Lois McAfee of Wheeling, WV, .

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Carol England.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 4 until 7 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

     Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Bradley J. Donahue, pastor, officiating.

     Burial will follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon, with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post # 30 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 451.

     The family suggest that memorial contribution may be made to Christian Temple Disciples of Christ Building Fund, 940 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Condolences

From: Tracey Smith
Relation: daughterinlaw

Some people complain about their "in-laws". I couldn't ask for better ones. Papa Smith will be forever in my memory. He has been there for the last 23 years of my marriage and I will miss him like I miss my own Dad. I think of my Mom and Dad every day and my husband Paul will also think of his Dad every day too. Every day there will be something that reminds me of him and I will welcome each and every thought. My favorites are his ear to ear grin, he had such a great smile, he liked when we rubbed his head (you would get that smile), and Pringles chips won't be the same anymore, he loved em'!
Mama Smith took such great care of him, she is the strongest person I know. Go Mama Smith! Love you all!
# 1 Son David-Pat
# 2 Son Gil-Cyndi
# 3 Son Paul-Tracey

From:  Rebecca Whitaker
Relation:  Neighbors

Mrs. Smith and Family,

We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Smith. No words  we say can help with the hurt and loss that you are feeling. We know from loosing our Father Bill, Niece Shelley, and my  baby son Connor that it sure is not easy letting go. I am comfortable knowing that all my family has passed on to their Heavenly home as I am sure Mr. Smith has went to his Heavenly home. I remember many memories of him, he was and always will be a beautiful loving man. He always treated us with respect.

Once again we are sorry for your loss. May you all be comforted with God's love and peace. God Bless you all. Becky & Family