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Percy Smith Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Percy Smith, 88, a local resident and businessman of Newport News for more than 50 years, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2001. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Edythe Goldsmith Smith; his daughters, Robin Smith and Nancy Diehl of Newport News; two sons, Ivan and Eric Smith of Newport News; and four grandchildren, Adam Blankenship of York County, Jason Cartwright, Jarrod Cartwright and Jessica Cartwright, all of Newport News. Services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 5, with interment in the Hebrew Cemetery. Peninsula Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 6, 2001.

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Linda White

August 6, 2001

Dear Robin and family,

I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. If there is anything I can do to help you, please don't hesitate to call on me.

Love,

Linda

The Staff of Peninsula Funeral Home

August 6, 2001

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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