OBIT: James R. SMITH, 2007, Neelyton, Huntingdon County, PA

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James R. Smith

  James R. Smith, 82, of Mountain Foot Road, Neelyton was pronounced 
dead at 7:20 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, at his home.
  Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 1 at the Martin R. 
Brown Funeral Home, Orbisonia with Rev. Megan Boozer and Rev. Karen 
Willis officiating. Interment was made at the Neelyton Pine Grove 
Cemetery, Neelyton.
  He was born January, 17, 1925 in Dublin Township, Huntingdon County 
and was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Flood) Smith. He was 
married to the former Emma Mae Hower on June 18, 1949 at the Richvale 
United Methodist Church. Mrs. Smith preceded in death October 10, 1994.
  Mr. Smith is survived by three daughters: Pamela R. Allison of 
Neelyton; Deborah A. Snider and her husband, Jody of St. Thomas and 
Sherri L. Baker and her husband, Robert of Spring Run.
  Also surviving are seven grandchildren: J.R. Smith; Ryan Smith; Tyler 
Snider; Amanda Snider; Ashley Baker; Bobby Baker and Brett Baker. One 
great granddaughter, Jennifer Smith. One sister survives, Joan Soccio 
of Lewistown.
  Mr. Smith was preceded in death by one son, James R. Smith Jr.; one 
brother, Robert Smith and four sisters; Kay Pyles; Vivian Smith; Arlene 
Flasher and Helen Tschopp.
  He was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Army. An avid 
hunter and farmer he will be remembered as a loving and devoted 
husband, father and grandfather.
  Mr. Smith was a member of the Neelyton Pine Grove Presbyterian 
Church, Neelyton.
  He was a member of Dry Run Post 232 American Legion, Dry Run and Blue 
Juniata Post 5754 V.F.W., Mount Union.
  Mr. Smith retired from PennDOT, prior to that he was a construction 
worker and a lifelong farmer.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Neelyton Pine Grove 
Presbyterian Church, Neelyton, PA 17239.

The Valley Log, Orbisonia, Pa., December 5, 2007