Lee-Smith-Obituary

Lee C. Smith

Rock Island, Iowa

1937 - 2020

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Lee C. Smith

November 26, 1937-December 20, 2020

MOLINE-Lee C. Smith, 83, of Moline, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Silver Cross Pavilion at Friendship Manor, Rock Island. A graveside service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Rose Lawn...

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I worked for Lee at Car Shop, in high school. Taught me sooo much.

Lee was one great guy and will remember all the good times with him!

Always enjoyed spending time with Lee at class of '55 reunions. He was a good friend.

You´ll be missed my friend but never forgotten! The racing community is grateful to have known you. May you Rest In Peace Lee

Lee Smith, a friend and record holding drag racer, passed away in the Quad Cities on December 20. A talented engineer, and machinist, Lee was responsible for the famous 16 plug aluminum hemi heads of the day. Fabricating a twin head distributor set up was the real challenge. Lee was up to the task. He studied the famous Rolls Royce Merlin aircraft engine of WW2, and got many ideas that he applied to the Chrysler Hemi. He also followed all of the advanced engineering ideas from Europe,...

RIP LEE

The friendship we had was special, and I will long remember you.