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Herbert Smouther Obituary
Casar, NC - Herbert Walter Smouther, age 90, of Casar, NC, passed into God's care on July 21, 2019.
Herb was born in Canton, Pennsylvania on October 23, 1928. He was predeceased by his mother, Laura Smouther and brother, Roger Smouther both of Canton; his first wife of 35 years Winnifred (Seeley) Smouther of Elmira; and a son Stephen Herbert Smouther of Columbus, Ohio. Herb is survived by his second wife, Marilyn (Fortenberry) Smouther of Casar, NC; a son Gordon W. Smouther and daughter-in-law Linda L. Smouther of Trenton, NJ; a grandson, Bryan Smouther of Melbourne, FL; a granddaughter, Bethany Jackson of Granite Bay, CA; and three granddaughters from Stephen: Lindsay Williams, Columbus, Ohio; McKinsey Eaton, Noblesville, IN and Sara Smouther, Carmel, IN.
Herb was a graduate of Canton High School in 1946 where he was class president and a member of the varsity baseball, football, and PA state champion basketball team. Following his marriage to Winnifred Seeley, he worked for a short while at the Swayze Box Company in Canton and then moved to Elmira, NY where he was employed by Ward La France Firetruck Company in the Sales Department. While in Elmira, he was an active coach of youth baseball and basketball. He founded the Youth Soccer League in Southport. Herb and Winnifred moved to Cape Coral, FL in 1980 where Winnifred passed away two years later.
Marilyn and Herb were married in December 1983 and after short periods in Florida and Columbia, SC, they settled in the Casar, NC area. Herb and Marilyn were well known in the area for Mom's Cookies which were widely distributed to local convenience stores
Funeral services will be held on July 25 under the direction of Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, 846 E. Stagecoach Trail, Falston, NC. Interment will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY on Monday, July 29 under the direction of the Olthof Funeral Home. There will be a brief gravesite service beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Donations in remembrance of Herb can be made to the Huntington Disease Society at www.Indiana.hdsa.org.
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Bob Schultz
August 2, 2019
Gordy, I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. His contribution to coaching in Southport Rec. will be remembered fondly by many and would like you and your family to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Paul Huonker
August 1, 2019
Gordy, I was saddened to hear of your dads passing. First met him when we played small fry football and eventually reconnected during my brief employment at Ward LaFrance. Always a well respected businessman and a true gentleman. Nancy and I send our sympathy and prayers to you and family.
Becky Sloan
July 26, 2019
So sorry to read of Herb's passing. My thoughts and prayers for comfort are with all who loved and cared for him. He was always so pleasant and happy. Sending my love to the precious family.
Devin Coppola
July 26, 2019
I grew up watching Uncle Bud care for Aunt Winnie. I thought everything that he did for her was normal and expected. He obviously did too. He happily did everything for her, and never blinked an eye or hesitated to do any of it. I have since spent my entire adult life working in healthcare. I have NEVER encountered anyone who cared for anyone the way Uncle Bud cared for her. He was truly an amazingly caring and dedicated man. I wish I had a chance to spend more time with him as an adult. I would have loved to thank him for all he did. Unfortunately our lives took us in separate directions and I never had that chance. So thank you Uncle Bud for all you did for our family. You are truly appreciated and loved. God bless you and all of your family. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Yvonne Fortenberry
July 24, 2019
Marilyn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Herb was such a sweet man and always had a smile on his face. I know he will be missed greatly.
Yvonne
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