01/15/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Les Smith
Leslie Charles Smith, Sr.
(95 Nov 1932 - 02 Jan 2013)
Newport News High School Class of @ 1951
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01/15/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Les Smith
Leslie Charles Smith, Sr. Newport News High School Class of @ 1951 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have yet another sad if somewhat belated edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Les Smith,
Class of about 1951, passed away in
Calhoun, Georgia on
Wednesday, January 02, 2013 at the age of 80.
From the Daily Press - 01/15/13:
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Calhoun, Georgia - Mr. Leslie Charles Smith, Sr., age 80, died January
2, 2013 following a year of declining health.
Mr. Smith was born on November 5, 1932, son of the late Olien Leslie Smith and Mildred Pauline Bennett Smith, both longtime Newport News residents. He was a graduate of Newport News High School and The College of William and Mary . He worked for many years at Newport News Shipbuilding in... Survivors include his wife, Claudine Black Smith of Calhoun, GA to whom he was married for 26 years; a daughter, Sharon Gustafson of Williamsburg and two sons; David Wayne Smith of Newport News and Les Smith, Jr. of Chesapeake. His grandchildren Rachel, Faith, Michael, Joseph, Samantha, C.J., Megan, Mary, and Matthew and other relatives also survive. Services were held Saturday, January 5th in Calhoun, GA. The family welcomes your thoughts and prayers. |
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View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in the Daily Press on January 15, 2013. View Guest Book - DP |
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From the Calhoun (GA) Times - 01/03/13:
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Mr. Leslie Charles Smith, Sr., 80, of Calhoun, died Wednesday, January
2, 2013 following a year of declining health. Mr. Smith was born in Buckhannon, W.V. on November 5, 1932, son of the late Olien Leslie Smith and Mildred Pauline Bennett Smith. He was a graduate of The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., and was inducted into the US Army after graduation. After being discharged, he was employed with the US Naval Shipyard in Norfolk, Va. He was one of the first employed by the newly established Nuclear Division in charge of Nuclear Safety. He later moved to Atlanta, Ga. and retired from The Institute of Nuclear Power Operations. Even later he was employed with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tenn. as a Nuclear Safety Consultant. Prior moving to Calhoun, he lived in Big Canoe for 21 years and was an avid golfer. |
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Survivors include his wife, Claudine Black Smith of Calhoun, to whom he
was married for 26 years; a son, Leslie Charles Smith, Jr. of Chesapeake, Va.; a
step-daughter, Danette Seward and her husband Kevin of China; a step-son, Davin
Lewis of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Samantha, C.J., Megan, Rachael,
Mary, and Matthew; a sister-in-law, Sandy Reese and her husband Gary of Calhoun;
and two brothers-in-law, Billy Black of Calhoun, and Jim Black and his wife
Tracey of Calhoun. Nieces and nephews and other relatives also survive.
Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Leslie Charles Smith, Sr. were
held Saturday, January 5 at 4 p.m. from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons
Funeral Home, with Rev. Eddie Brannon, Leslie Charles Smith, Jr., and Carl Deane
officiating. Music was arranged by Rebecca Lay Owen. Interment followed in Fain
Cemetery. |
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January 03, 2013  May all
his family find healing from God in this time of sadness. May Les be
at peace knowing so many wonderful family and friends cared for him. ~ Jean & Paul Cleveland, Calhoun, Georgia January 03, 2013
Thinking of you and all
your family at this time of sorrow. January 05, 2013 ~ Wilson and Louise Baxley, Calhoun, Georgia
January
06, 2013 ~ Debbie Hunter, Calhoun, Georgia January 15, 2013
To Sheri and your family, we are so
sorry for your loss, our thoughts
are with you & your family.
January 15, 2013
My name
is Christine Price and my husband, Tommy, was a
friend of "Skooks" during their high school days and
beyond. Tommy was Jane London's brother. He thought
a lot of "Skook" and their friendship meant a lot to
him. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all for
your great loss. ~ Christine Price, Yorktown, Virginia January 15, 2013
A friend since we were teens. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Claudine and
all of his family. He was so proud of you all.
We were so glad to see Skook and spend time with him when he was last here in Virginia. Our love and prayers go out to you all. ~ Jack and Jane London January 15, 2013 A |
Our deepest sympathies
are extended to Les' family and friends.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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