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Richard K. Smith

1918 - 2014

Richard K. Smith obituary, 1918-2014, Columbus, OH

BORN

1918

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Schoedinger East

5360 E Livingston Avenue

Columbus, Ohio

Richard Smith Obituary

Smith Richard K. Smith, age 95, of Columbus, passed away on January 28, 2014 at McNaughten Pointe Nursing Home. Richard was born in Creston, Iowa, April 16, 1918 and was the youngest of five children born to Albert L. and Ida M. Smith. He is preceded in death by sister Hazel, and brothers and sisters-in-law Albert, Floyd (Ethel) and Roger (Ruth) Smith, Alice Schaffner, wife Vivian, step-son Robert Fletcher (Roberta), and son Richard Smith Jr. Richard was a WWII veteran. He was a radio operator in the Army Air Corps and helped transport the troops home. Richard began his career at Krogers as a meat cutter. He later became a store manager, retiring in 1980. During his retirement years, Richard and Vivian traveled extensively, visiting family and friends. They made it together to 49 states, and Richard later traveled to Alaska. After his wife's death in 1995, he returned to Europe with his daughter-in-law, Ann and granddaughter, Julie. He also ventured to Saudi Arabia to explore the ruins and to visit Gary and Ann. Richard enjoyed music and especially country, blue grass, hymns, spirituals, and gospel music as well. He sang in the Reynoldsburg Sr. Citizen Choir and enjoyed participating in their performances. His hobby was woodworking and he put his skills to good use making furniture, and baby doll cradles for his granddaughters, and completed many woodworking projects at his church, Gender Road Christian Church. He served as an elder, and was named elder emeritus. He helped make candy at the church as well. Richard and Vivian helped a family, immigrating from China make the adjustment to life in Columbus. Richard was a caregiver to his mother, Ida, who was bedfast for nine years, as well as, a caregiver for his beloved wife, Vivian who suffered a stroke in 1995. Richard was a member of Southeast Christian Church which later became Gender Road Christian Church, East Columbus Christian Church, Jolly Timers, and a 40 year member of the Berwick Kiwanis Club. Richard is survived by son, Col. Gary (Ann) Smith (ret), FL.; daughter, Patricia Murphy, Columbus; and daughter-in-law, Patricia Smith, MI; his grandchildren, Darren (Kristen), Rebecca, Mark and Julie Smith, Katherine (Jason) Gehring, Kelly (Nicholuas) Schachtschneider, and Christopher (Shannon) Murphy; great grandchildren, Spencer and Cameron Smith, Paige and Sophie Gehring, and Owen and Carson Schachtschneider; nephews, Terry (Linda Schaffner), Doug (Lee) Smith; nieces, Leslie Schaffner, Nancy and Peggy Smith and their families. Family will receive friends Friday, February 7, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 12:30 p.m. at Gender Road Christian Church, 5336 Gender Road, Canal Winchester with Rev. John Romig and Kay McGlinchey officiating. Donations may be made to the Gender Road Christian Church. Richard's family appreciates the excellent care he received at McNaughten Pointe and the work of Gentiva Hospice. Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2014.

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Melva Clark

February 6, 2014

To Pat and Family,
It was my great pleasure to have known and spent time with your dad, Mr. Smith. He was a God-fearing, generous, positive and gentle person. May the memories of all the wonderful years God has blessed him with be of comfort to you and the family. He will be missed.

Patty

February 6, 2014

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one. During times of grief, allow God to comfort you and your family for he truly understands what you are going through. (Psalms 72:12-14)

February 5, 2014

Richard Smith was one of the most amiable, pleasant persons I have ever met. Some people are just born really "good", and Richard was one of those angels. Kathy Skubak

February 3, 2014

Gary & family,

My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your dad. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, he made an impact on many and will be missed. You were fortunate to have so many good years with him.
Ginger Cermelj

Charlie & Joann Corbett

February 2, 2014

We are so sorry for your great loss...Gary spoke often of his father even while we were fishing and how well he was getting along. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. RIP

Nancy Smith

February 2, 2014

Our Uncle Richard was the sweetest man I ever met. He was always there with a smile and a hug, andI never heard a cross word from him. He was Dad's younger brother and the last remaining member of his family. His passing represents a major milestone in the family history. We will miss him terribly.

February 1, 2014

Through our brief meetings with Richard it was obvious that he was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He brought light and levity into the room. May his soul rest in peace with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Dick and Gina Hinterschied

Pam Hinterschied O'Neil

February 1, 2014

Dick was a kind and caring man. He always had a smile on his face.

Ruth Corder Noble Ficarra

January 31, 2014

Worked with Dick at Reynoldsburg Krogers for years. Enjoyed knowing him. Wonderful sense of humor.

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Feb

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Schoedinger East

5360 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232

Feb

7

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schoedinger East

5360 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232

Feb

8

Celebration of Life

12:30 p.m.

Gender Road Christian Church

5336 Gender Road, OH

Feb

8

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

OH

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5360 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232

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