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JOSEPH SMITH Obituary
JOSEPH A. SMITH (Age 106)
Joseph A. Smith "Joe" peacefully passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at his home in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Nancy; his grandson, Dan; granddaughter, Kelly; great-granddaughter, Marayna; great-grandson, Pepi; and a multitude of extended family members and friends. Joe is predeceased by his wife, Pearl; and his son, Larry. He worked for the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) for 42 years until his retirement in 1977. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Silver Spring from 1979 to 1984 and then Wheaton when the two clubs merged in 2006. He remained an active member of the Kiwanis Club until his death and received numerous awards from the Kiwanis Foundation. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church at 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910, on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church at the above address. ww.collinsfuneralhome.com
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July 16, 2019
Dear Kelly and Family, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to each and every one of you. May you find comfort in knowing he had a long and very productive life and he will be missed by many. To be absent from the Earth is to be present with the Lord.
Sincerely, Jeanne Ward and Family
Kelly's co-worker
William Butler
July 11, 2019
On behalf of the Golden Techites of McKinley Tech High School, please extend our condolences to his family on the loss of a true gentleman. Joe and his daughter-in-law, Nancy, attended our annual reunion in 2017. He was the oldest living member of our organization.
July 10, 2019
May the Most High give you peace and strength as your heart and soul find comfort the God of tender mercies.
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