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Jack Smith Obituary

On December 2, 2020, Jack Smith, beloved husband of the late Peggy Smith; devoted stepfather of Becca Fincher-Kiefer and the late Kim Fincher Clabaugh; loving father of David Smith, Robert Smith, and Jack Smith; cherished grandfather of Willem Kiefer, Cody Kiefer, Carter Clabaugh, and Sam Clabaugh. Also survived by many other Smith grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jack was a proud WWII Veteran of the Navy and continued his work in communications by spending his career in the field of electrical engineering on aerostats for Westinghouse TCOM. In his later years, he loved nothing more than being at Bykota Senior Center coordinating and scoring bridge for his fellow duplicate bridge players.

Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jack's favorite charity, Bench Mark Program at www.benchmarkprogram.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Baltimore Sun on Dec. 6, 2020.

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Dr SOHAL BHALODIA

April 8, 2021

Will surely be missed always punctual for his Thursday 2pm dental appointments tried to call but was unable to leave message, seen him for past 13 years, saw him last October 8th last year, over the years he always like to play bridge with his friends on Tuesdays earlier he use to travel to Pennsylvania to watch his grandkids playing games.
Dr Bhalodia, just googled his name and found out he is for heavenly abode, as today he missed his appointment for first time,

Gigi

December 5, 2020

Our family will miss his easy smile, kindness and friendship that started years ago when he met my Mom.

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