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Reginald Pharol Smith

Reginald Smith Obituary

SMITH, REGINALD PHAROL, 62, died Saturday, November 11, 2006 in a bicycling accident. He was born in Quincy, IL, to Manford and Addie Smith. A registered Professional Engineer in California, he was self-employed, serving as an engineering consultant. An elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and member of Central Presbyterian Church, he loved people and gave generously of his time and many talents. He brought his varied experience in engineering and design to Project Women, Inc., serving on their Board of Directors. An artist, jeweler, painter, sailor, mountain climber, bicyclist; a wonderful man of many interests and talents, he shared his joy of life with all he encountered. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elva Deloteus Smith; his daughter, Cynthia Marie Vaznaugh (Michael); and grandchildren, Josh and Kristianna Vaznaugh; and son, Corwin Preston Smith; sisters and brothers, Naomi Cookson, Amy Bergeron, Garland Smith (Elaine), Gregory Smith (Kathy) and Darwin Smith (Donna); and nieces and nephews. There will be a service of witness to the resurrection at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Central Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. in the chapel. Memorials may go to Project Women, Inc., at 806 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40204.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Nov. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Reginald Smith

25 Entries

Reg and his two silver medals, 09/2006

December 19, 2006

Pat Bara

December 5, 2006

I work with Reg's brother Darwin. Although I didn't know Reg in person, Darwin's stories made me feel as if I did. I offer my thoughts and prayers to help ease the weight of your loss. Although his place in this world can never be filled, his place in our hearts can never be emptied. May time ease your pain until only the love remains.

Sharon Graff

November 24, 2006

Mary Elva--

My thoughts and prayers are with you, dear one. Sending energy and love across the miles.

Robert L Washington

November 18, 2006

Please know that your family will be in our prayers. God loves you and so do we.
Robert & Dorothy Washington

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Lisa Thomas

November 17, 2006

I had the great pleasure of serving on Project Women's Board with Reg. I never saw him without a smile on his face, and he was such a pleasure to work with. May God comfort you during this most difficult time.

K.K. Cooper

November 16, 2006

Dear wonderful friend Mary Elva: Frank and I were both so shocked and sad to hear about Reg's death. What a huge, huge loss in your's and Cindie's lives as well as in the lives of so many of us who knew and loved him.
I will always have fond memories of your years here in Tampa when you, Reg and Cindie lived on the boat and you came back and forth to shore on the dingy (sp-?)that Reg built...and, how shakey it appeared to me but how proud Reg was that he made it! Those were such fun days and those of us at Palma Ceia Presbyterian were in awe of the spirit of adventure you all had.
Reg was so consistently upbeat and happy, had such a great sense of humor and was so caring. He was a very special man and we will miss him greatly.
Please know you are in our prayers and that I will be up for a visit in the future. With love and sadness, K.K. and Frank

Bill & Barb Cartwright

November 16, 2006

Mary Elva, Reg will be missed. Our breakfasts at the Waffle House were special to me.Our prayers are with you and the children.

Al and Nancy White

November 16, 2006

We are so sad to have lost such a good friend in Reg. Others have so eloquently captured the spirit of him and his many interests. We will always remember the wonderful meals we were fortunate to share with Reg and Mary Elva. It was such a pleasure to watch him work his magic in the kitchen. With love to ME, Cindy and the rest of Reg's family.

Julianne cone McKeel

November 16, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers Mary Elva.

Diane King

November 16, 2006

My sincere sympathy, Mary Elva, in the tragic loss of Reg. It seems just like just yesterday that the two of you were here in Tampa, visiting PCPC, wearing big smiles and telling us how great life was treating you. I pray that time will heal your pain to where your memories of those good times will bring back your smile when you think of Reg.

Linda Beckham

November 16, 2006

Mary Elva, words cannot express the deep sadness I feel for you in your loss. May you be comforted to know that you are held in prayer and love.

November 16, 2006

Dear Mary Elva,
This must be such a shock. How fortunate I feel to have seen you and Reg so recently.I enjoyed your time here so much and will be praying for you as you learn to live with the loss of someone you loved so much. In Christ, Nancy Little

Cathy Cashman

November 16, 2006

Dear Mary Elva our prayers go out to you and your entire family.

John DeBevoise

November 16, 2006

With many here in Tampa we add our prayers for Mary Elva and Cindy and our care in this loss. We think of Reg's nearly ever present smile, his helpful competence, his adventurous energy, his friendliness and hospitality, his life in the fellowship of believers, and we thank God for the blessings of Reg's life. John and Emalee DeBevoise

Bill and Carol Somplatsky-Jarman

November 16, 2006

Mary Elva and family, we are deeply, deeply sorry to learn of your tragic loss. You are in the prayers of many.

Bonnie Jensen

November 16, 2006

God bless you all, ME, Cindy, and the endless list of people who have known and loved Reg over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dorothy Deloteus

November 15, 2006

Mary Elva and family. it is so hard to express the deep grief I feel over Reg's accident and death. I am so thankful that we had a family gatherin so recently in Bowling Green. My love and sympath to each of you. Aunt Dot

Cathe & Dan Dykstra

November 15, 2006

We mourn the loss of this wonderful man while celebrating his life of generosity and kindness to so many people. Our prayers are with Mary Elva, Cindy, his family and all that knew Reg.

Sarah Davis

November 15, 2006

May the mercies of God abide with you, Mary Elva, and your family now and in the days ahead.
Sarah Davis

Steve Hug

November 15, 2006

Reggie was an amazing man. His life was an inspiration to me. He did not sit home and dream of adventures—he took risks and made his dreams happen. Reggie showed us all what’s possible if you just set out to do the things that you care about the most. I’m proud to have known him. I’m lucky to have had him as a friend. This is a heartfelt thank you to Reggie, for sharing himself and his passions with us, for living his life to the fullest, and showing us that we can do the same. We’ll miss him, and we’ll be better people for having known him. My thoughts are with his family.

Emily Poole

November 15, 2006

You all are in our thoughts and prayers.