Arnold Smith

Arnold Smith

AGE: 86 • Formerly of Milltown

Arnold Smith, 86, of La Jose, PA, formerly a long time resident of Milltown, NJ went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Born on November 22, 1927 in La Jose, PA he was the son of the late Lynn C. and Ada Mae (Tozer) Smith. Arnold proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a gunsmith/owner of Treptow Sporting Goods in Milltown for 55 years. He always appreciated his customers, many of which became friends over the years, generation after generation. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed working on outdoor projects. He started the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of East Brunswick in 1962, which later became Calvary Gospel Church. His passion was to serve God and wanted to share God's love with as many people as possible. He loved spending time with his family.

Arnold was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Helen L. (Michael) Smith; four brothers, William, Jack, James & Harry, plus a sister Libby Michael. He is survived by a son Barry Smith and his wife Kay of Milltown, and a daughter Barbara Golias and her husband Gregg of Milltown, his grandchildren include Tricia Ponce and her husband Bernardo of Milltown, Kimberly Voorhees and her husband James of Simpsonville, SC, Michael Golias and wife Johanna of Mount Laurel NJ and Lauren Golias of Milltown and six great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Emma, Leilani, Mackenzie, Emery and Haley.

The family will receive friends Friday 4-8pm at the Bronson & Guthlein Funeral Home of Milltown, NJ. Funeral services and interment, Sunday at the La Jose Cemetery, La Jose, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Youth Empowerment Services, 270 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 would be appreciated. www.bronsonandguth leinfh.com