Jul. 20, 1948 - Jan. 14, 2012
Cemetery
Hillview Memorial Park
Alexander City, Alabama
Paul William Smith Jr.
Paul William Smith Jr, age 63, died unexpectedly at his home in Marshallville, Ohio on Saturday, January 14, 2012.
A celebration of life gathering was held Sunday January 22, 2012 at his home for family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at the Hillview Memorial Park in Alexander City, AL. at a later date.
He was born July 20, 1948 at Wadsworth, Ohio, the son of Paul and Virginia (Keller) Smith. He attended Wadsworth High School and graduated in the Class of 1966. Paul also attended the Cleveland Electronics Institute and went on to proudly serve in the US Air Force as an aircraft electrical technician during Vietnam Era and retired from Michigan Air National Guard.
Paul was noted for his sence for his humor and was always a “punny person”. His family loved his birthday cards and his “Paul Fucious” sayings and jokes, making everyone around him smile and laugh. Paul’s intersets included the hobbies of collecting train sets and planes, following local sports of golf, baseball and football and his love of animals and birds.
Surviving are a daughter Becky Smith-Dansby and her husband Bruse A. Dansby of Columbus,GA , grandchildren Michael (Cassie) Smith, Isaac Smith, Paula(Kevan)Pena, Zahara, Celeste, Analise, Tamara Dansby, Bruce Dansby Jr. and great-grandchildren Chase Pena Trinity Smith. Also surviving are brother James Leroy Smith and nephews Jason and Andrew Smith of Wadsworth.
Preceding him in death are his parents Virginia and Paul Smith Sr.
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Alan Miskell - Mar. 5, 2012
Paul was a great friend, especially in high school and before we all went our separate ways, in the service, raising families, etc. I got to see him and catch up a bit at our 45th high school reunion last summer. We talked about getting together later, but never made it happen. He was a deeply caring man who stuck to his principles and it was a priviledge to be able to call him my friend. I hope and pray that he now has the peace he so richly deserves.
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Michael Rogge - Feb. 25, 2012
I'm sorry to see an old friend and classmate leave us behind. It has been more years than I dare say since I last saw Paul, but as young ones we knew each other well.
My condolence to the family
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Carolyn Duskey Lutz - Feb. 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this sad time. I remember PJ as that little boy running and playing across the street from where I lived as a young child. Often we wonder, why, at times like this, only God in His great love and mercy can give the strength needed, until the clouds pass away and the sun shines again. In Jesus Love,
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Stacy Willett - Jan. 26, 2012
Cousin PJ- How I will miss you! I didn't get to see you much when my Mom was sick and Aunt Irene was in poor health (you would just rush by for a minute...afraid to leave her alone- such a good son!). You were starting to come around more now, going to the games, and I was hoping you would be a bigger part of our family now that you were a little more "free". Mom and I always wanted you to take better care of yourself and everyday I hoped to see it happening. I dont know if you ever understood how much you were loved, but you were. We will miss you terribly - your sense of humor and awesome card playing skills. You always had a good heart and thought of others first. I love you- love you - love you. Thanks for the smiles. Tell my Mom I said hello. Until that time- Stacy
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Keith Edwards - Jan. 25, 2012
Paul was a great man, a great friend, and a great coworker. He was always fun to be around. You could always count on him to provide the humor! I'm glad we got to talk last Fall, but I was really looking forward to getting together in the Spring. Rest easy my friend. You are missed, but your legacy will live on through your family and friends.
