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Albert Smiley Obituary
A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John McCullough officiating.
Smiley served 16 years in the U.S. Air Force, receiving the Korean Service Medal, Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross with thre Oak Leaf Clusters, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Reserve Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), and the Air Medal with 25 Oak Leaf Clusters. During his Air Force career he flew many aircraft, including the P47, U-2 Spy plane, F84, F85, F86, and F105s. He served tours in Korea, Germany and Japan. Later he transferred into the U.S. Army and served a tour in Vietnam flying UH1 Hueys. Upon his Army retirement he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his contributions developing new tactical flight programs for rotary wing student pilots. After military retirement he was employed by Civil Service as a Flight Instructor and then General Classroom Instructor. He retired from the Civil Service after 20 years.
Smiley was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Helen Elizabeth (Beth) Everidge Smiley, formerly of Albany, Ga.; and two brothers, Willard and Howard Smiley.
Surviving are three daughters, Susan Elaine Smiley, Americus, Ga., Barbara Gail Smiley, Daleville, Ala., Janet Lynne Smiley, Daleville, Ala.; one step-daughter, Katherine Parr, Vero Beach, Fla.; sister-in-law, Pat Smiley, Mesa, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Sarah and Elizabeth; one nephew; and six nieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society, c/o Linda Andress, The Citizens Bank, PO Box 310900, Enterprise, Ala., 36331.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Day Spring Hospice for all their care and support.
William Searcy of Providence Funeral Home of Enterprise, Ala., 334-393-2273, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.eprisenow.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Albert Smiley
Pam & Rich Lundgren
November 11, 2007
Susan,Barbara & Janet,
Pam and I extend our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father. May the love and support of family and friends guide you all through this challenging time. You all our in our hearts and prayers.
Marcia Vaughan
November 9, 2007
Barbara,
Sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam Purdom
November 9, 2007
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
Daddies are so special.
Pam Stanford-Kuntz
November 8, 2007
My deepest sympathy on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Andrew Alford
November 8, 2007
Dear Susan and Family,
I am sorry to hear about this. I am here for you if you need me, as I was there for you with your mother.
Love,
Andrew Andy Alford
PEGGY AND ANGELA
November 8, 2007
SUSAN, BARBARA, JANET, KATHERINE AND PAT,
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS PRAYS AT THIS TIME. TRUST IN THE LORD FOR HE WILL GIVE YOU GUIDANCE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
mary jo carlisle
November 7, 2007
Susan we're thinking about you.
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