John Allen SMITH, Jr.

1924 - 2006  (82 years)

• Name	John Allen SMITH
  Suffix	Jr.
  Birth	25 Jul 1924	LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  _UID	3884275BAF66462691C5FE8B6FCC411E38FB
  Death	28 Jul 2006	Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia, USA   [1]
  Burial	Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia, USA   [1]
  Notes	From findagrave.com, Dec 2014: MARTINSVILLE BULLETIN John A. Smith Jr. John Allen Smith Jr., 82, of 243 Eastview Drive, Collinsville, died Friday, July 28, 2006, at Blue Ridge Rehab in Martinsville. He was born in LaGrange, Ga., July 25, 1924, to John Allen Smith Sr. and Elizabeth Wingate Smith. They preceded him in death. He moved to Fieldale just before America entered World War II and enlisted in the Army at age 17. He served in the 45th Infantry Division and took part in two invasions, including Anzio Beach. He served in the European Theatre and was hospitalized twice after his feet were frozen in the Italian Alps. He was awarded three Bronze Stars for his service in World War II and also was awarded but declined the Purple Heart, saying it should be reserved for the soldiers who were the most seriously injured in combat. He worked for Danville Photo Finishing Co. for 20 years and retired from Fieldcrest Mills in 1986. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Minter Smith; a son, Rodney Smith of Alexandria; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chatham Heights Baptist Church. Burial will be private at Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the church after the service and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Chatham Heights Baptist Church Building and Grounds Fund, 1235 Chatham Heights Road, Martinsville, Va. 24112, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Norris Funeral Services and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
  Person ID	I776	America
  Last Modified	7 Dec 2018

  
  

  Family	Ruth Evelyn Minter
  Children	1. Rodney Allen SMITH
  Family ID	F190	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	7 Dec 2018

  
  

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