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Daniel Frederick Smith

Daniel Smith Obituary

DECATUR - Daniel Frederick Smith, 91, of New Orleans, La., formerly of Decatur, died Wednesday (Jan. 3, 2007) in Touro Infirmary, New Orleans. Private services will be in Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, Metaire, La. Daniel was the son of Fred and Lela Adams Smith. He was a native of Mount Vernon and Decatur and a longtime resident of New Orleans. He was an active and dedicated Millikin University graduate and former vice president of Delta Sigma Phi. He was a World War II Navy lieutenant. He received the World War II Victory Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation and Asiatic-Pacific honors. He worked in various capacities for the Herald & Review. He married Helen Woodruff. Surviving are his devoted friends, Lois Hunter Van Kirk; Jay Van Kirk; Ann Hunter Van Kirk; Mark A. Caldarera and family; Alice Saillard; Lillian Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sisters, Virginia Melton and Eleanor Tucker; and brother, George W. Smith. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jan. 9, 2007.

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Jan Patrick

January 9, 2007

I have known Dan for many years. I visited with him in Decatur. I always received a Christmas card but was concerned since I did not hear from him this year. His passing brings forth many good memories both of Dan and Helen. I was sorry to hear of his death. I know the last few years were rather tough, but good friends helped him considerably. My prayers are with him. Jan

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