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Howard Smith Obituary

Smith, Howard
Howard H. Smith, age 93, of Galena, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. Retired from General Motors where he active in the Union and was also instrumental in getting the Credit Union started. A WWII Army Veteran who participated in the landing at Normandy and was a Purple Heart recipient. Survived by siblings, Betty, William, Della, Jack, Dorothy and Arlene; nieces, Amy (James), Julie and Teri; nephews, Vance (Lola), Danny and Erik; sister-in-law, Aritha; special friends, Leonard and Darlene Dill and Sharon and Dee Dee. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 27 from 2-4 p.m. at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, where a service will be held Monday, August 28 at 10 a.m. Rev. David Hogg officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Garden.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, 2017.
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It was a pleasure to have known Howard as a tax client for many years. My condolences to the family.

Sue Krouse

September 21, 2017

UAW Local 969 Retiree Chapter sends our deepest sympathy at the passing of Howard. Our membership will be keeping your family in our hearts and prayers.

UAW Local 969 Retiree Chapter

September 4, 2017

It's Always sad to hear about the passing of a Fellow Veteran. We are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Disabled American Veterans
Capital City Chapter 3

James Gunkelman

August 27, 2017

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An honor and a pleasure to have known such a gentleman.

Marsha Doon

August 25, 2017

Howard was a good man and a dear friend served his Union UAW 969 many years help start western credit union served many positions on the executive board he'll be sadly missed by all who knew him may he rest in peace

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God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU, Howard for your service in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today. I treasure the freedoms for which YOU fought... And Semper Fi.... Soldier.

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