SMITH, John S. "Jack" 1923-2006

SMITH, TITUS

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 2/25/2014 at 23:51:20

[Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Sunday, June 25, 2006]

Private family graveside services for Mr. John S. "Jack" Smith, 82, of Longview, Texas, will be under the direction of Rader Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Road, with Father Kevin Wittmayer officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Park Cemetery. Jack passed away at home after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Smith was born Dec. 11, 1923, in Waupaca, Wis., to Stanley and Perle Smith. John was vice president of Titus Manufacturing.

He was a member of the Methodist Church and member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at the University of Illinois. He was proud to serve as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II. After raising his family in Waterloo and working for Titus Manufacturing, Jack and Marilyn relocated to Texas to be closer to family.

Jack was also proud to serve as president of the Texas Tech Dads Association from 1983 to 1985.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Titus Smith.

He is survived by son, Bob Smith of Wisconsin; son and daughter-in-law Rick and Sue Smith of Waterloo, Iowa; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Bob Mann of Longview; daughter Cathy Smith of Lubbock, Texas, grandchildren, Brad and Matthew Smith of Waterloo, Megan, Bobby and Marilyn Mann of Longview.

A special thanks to the wonderful caregivers: Tonya, Natalie and Helen and Pine Tree Home Health for their help and kindness.

The family asks for memorial donations to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

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SSDI:
Name: John Stanley Smith
State of Issue: Illinois
Date of Birth: Tuesday December 11, 1923
Date of Death: Wednesday June 21, 2006
Est. Age at Death: 82 years, 6 months, 10 days
Confirmation: Proven
Last known residence:
City: Longview; Greggton
County: Gregg
State: Texas

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