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Gerald SMOOT Obituary
Gerald served in the United States Navy as a 1st Class Fire Control Technician, during World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theater (4 stars) and Philippine Liberation (1 ribbon). He served on board the USS Astoria CL90, receiving the Bronze and Silver Stars. Upon his return to the States he married Lois V. DeAlba of Seaford, Va., and was honorably discharged from the Navy in April, 1946. Gerald's work career included Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, Metal Finishing Company, and he retired from Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Va., in 1986.
An avid hunter, Gerald was a member of the James River Rod and Gun Club for 60 years. He loved to fish and had multiple awards for his fishing prowess including a record citation sailfish in 1977. Gerald was a member of several bowling leagues in Newport News and played golf as well.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Earl A. Smoot Sr. and Frankie H. Smoot; four brothers, Earl, Jr., Howard (Buster), Robert, and Bernard; and three sisters, Aileen, Mildred and Pauline.
He is survived by his three children, David G. Smoot (Trina) of Newport News, Phyllis S. Wells of Suffolk, and Catherine S. Eason (Steven) of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Jack F. Smoot (Ethel) of Yorktown; five grandchildren, Zack R. Smith of Newport News, S. Phillip Eason Jr. (Maureen) of Princeton, N.J., Virginia Leigh Eason of Brevard, N.C., Sarah C. Eason of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and D. Nicholas Smoot of Newport News; and two great-grandchildren, Steven P. Eason III and Josephine A. Eason; and a host of nephews and nieces. Also surviving are three beloved Smoot sisters-in-law, Rosa, Aldridge, and Ethel; and his two devoted caregivers, Ellen Quirk and Carla Desravines.
The Smoot family would like to thank the staff and employees at York Convalescent Center, Yorktown, Va., and Heartland Hospice services for their excellent care of our loved one.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Peninsula Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to the Peninsula Food Bank, Newport News, Va.
Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda (Tommy) Hunt
October 1, 2011
Phyllis, Cathy & David - My sincere condolences to all of you in the loss of your dad. I have been out of town and Bobby Sweeney left the sad message on my answering machine. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With love,
Janet Rash
October 1, 2011
It was with sadness that I read of the passing of Mr. Smoot. May your memories and love support you at this time.
Jo Anne Lane
September 25, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ricky Snyder
September 23, 2011
I was suddenly saddened to see Mr. Smoot had just past as I read the paper this morning.I reread the obituary twice to make sure it was him and somehow I found myself smiling inside relecting on all the good chidhood memories of him as he was like a father and friend to me.With much love and my deepest sympathy to all of you ,Mrs Smoot,David,Kathy,Phylis,and all whos lives were touched by him, may you fin d comfort and peace in knowing that hes gone to be with Jesus.I now truly know your loss and the lord as my savior also, as I lost my 23 year 1st born son Ryan Chase. Ryan left me a message,next to where I found him lying on a little cardboard cross.John 8,12 I am the Light of the World,Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the Light of Life! God Bless You All, Ricky Snyder
Sandra Wade
September 23, 2011
I am so sorry for the void that you all must feel. I know Gerald is dancing in heaven and eating oreos! What a nice man he was who loved his family very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terry Smith-Powell
September 23, 2011
Phyllis and Family, I am so sorry for your pain during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
September 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The Signorelli Family
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