06/19/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Jackson Smith
George Jackson Smith
(10 Dec 1927 - 17 June 2011)
Newport News High School Class of June 1945
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06/19/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Jackson Smith
George Jackson Smith Newport News High School Class of June 1945 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have still another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Jackson Smith,
Class of June 1945,
died in Poquoson on Friday,
June 17, 2011 at the age of 83.
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I knew Jack Smith my entire
life through our mutual connection with
Orcutt Baptist Church. He was a
kind and good man. He contributed much to something I am writing,
regarding a World War II hero, Stanley Kennon. He knew him well
and it is through Jack that I have the foundational material regarding
his life.
Thank you so much, Fred;
my sympathies on the loss of your good friend.
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From Fred Field (June '45) of CA - 06/25/11 - "
Jackson Smith":
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known as Jackson Smith. The full version was in style in the early
forties because of the popularity of hip talk deriving from the jazz
musicians of those days. As freshmen, Jackson and I shared a common involvement with intramural basketball. This was a popular activity for the lower grades when I entered NNHS in Sept. 1941. It was basically contests between home room teams. We weren't allowed to use the brand new high school gym, so games were played after school at the nearby National Guard Armory. The beginning of World War II put a quick end to that since the Guard suddenly had more important uses for the facility Jackson and I were enthusiastic members of the band. He played the monster sousaphone and I played trumpet. We players of smaller instruments were dependent on the bass players to keep the beat well-defined. At the beginning of each measure, Jackson would make a slight dip with the bell of his very prominent instrument. If the band began to drift off beat, his dip would become more pronounced. As 
Fred Mays ('60 -
of VA) illustrates, Jackson Smith's leadership and influence
extended well into his maturity.We shall all miss his dip.
Thank you so much, Fred;
my condolences on the loss of your friend and classmate.
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From The Daily Press - 06/19/11:
George Jackson Smith |
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POQUOSON - George Jackson "Jack" Smith, died Friday, June 17, 2011. A lifelong Peninsula resident, he was born Dec. 10, 1927 and was the son of the late Gordon Bernard Smith and Lois Yelton Smith. His brother, Bernard Smith; and his sister, Lois Smith Brown also preceded him in death. |
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Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mary Tennant Smith; son, B.
Michael Smith and his wife, Dolores of Valrico, Fla.; daughter, Karen Smith
Corbett of Poquoson; and grandchildren, Onalee, Carter and Jackson Smith, and
Erin Corbett. Jack
graduated from Newport News High School in 1945. He began his career as an
optician in 1945 at White Optical Company. In 1982, he began working at
Swanson-Woodruff Optical, retiring in 1992. |
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June 19, 2011 I'M VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. LOVE, JEAN LEE SMITH ~ JEAN SMITH, Culpeper, Virginia
June 19, 2011
Jack
touched many lives during his lifetime and had a
very special impact on mine. His kind heartedness
and great spirit will live in me forever. He will be
greatly missed by all that had the pleasure and
blessing of knowing him.
~ David R. Warren June 19, 2011
Oh my
gosh, what is the Warwick Lions Club going to do
without Jack? He was as special as special gets.
While I was an active member of the club, if there
was anything I needed help with, Jack was there. His
happy voice and always a pleasant smile was so
rewarding. Mary, God be with you as Jack has found
his happy new home. I am sure that as he served
those he was around on this earth, so too shall he
serve those in his heavenly home. Here's to a great
man.
June 19, 2011
Mary and
Family, Jack was a delightful friend, full of jokes
and stories. We loved him. I really enjoyed it when
he played in the Hand Chime Choir at Orcutt Baptist.
He truly will be missed.
June 19, 2011
Our
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
~ Bill, Diana and Evan Lemon
To Jack Smith, my friend,
in Heaven now but not forgotten. I have known Jack since I was a
teenager and he always was very pleasant.
He was very loyal, a hard worker, a good family man and I enjoyed having him with us every Friday with the Blue Devils. I appreciate what he did for Mr. Shoff at the Boys and Girls Club. He was one of the Blue Devils who donated money for a monument in honor of Mr. Shoff. I appreciate his hard work with the Warwick Lions Club. He gave it all. May God bless him and your family. ~ Mickey Marcella Mary, We send you our deepest sympathy and sorrow for your loss. You and Jack were our kind of people - always ready to help anyone in need, while never expecting anything in return. We know that Jack is still telling his jokes and stories, now to the Angels. He will be sorely missed by all that had the distinct pleasure to have known him. God bless you and all the Smith family. ~ Randy and Carroll Edwards, Little River, South Carolina
June 20,
2011 June 20, 2011
Mike and family,
It is never easy to lose a love one, our thoughts and prayers are with you! ~ Linda & Jack McGrath, Lakeland, Florida June 20, 2011 Aunt Mary, I am so sad
to hear that Uncle Jack has passed away. There is no doubt he is in
Heaven. I'm sure he has taken over as head organizer for the 4th of
July party in Heaven. You both have been so kind and helpful to
everyone you meet. He will be missed by many. June 20, 2011 My deepest sympathy to
you and your family. June 20, 2011
It was my honor and pleasure
to have known Jack for
almost thirty years through
church. It has been Jack and
Mary and Mary and Jack for
almost 62 years. Mary, we
will be there for you during
these very difficult times. ~ Karen Benson, Newport News, Virginia June 20, 2011 
To the family of Jack
Smith.......Hold on to
your memories especially
during these times, I
did not know Jack
personally; however I do
know his son Mike.
Through the years I have
had the pleasure to hear
some of the wonderful
stories shared by Mike
of family gatherings,
holidays, vacations,
graduations, and just
fun family times
together. There was so
much love shared in the
stories. My thoughts and
prayers go out to the
entire family during
this time. Jack has gone
on to a better place but
will remain in your
hearts and lives
forever. June 20, 2011
Mary,
We were so sorry to hear of Jack's death. He was such a dear Christian man. You and Jack have set a beautiful Christian example of marriage. We will miss his smiling face and loving example. May God's love and peace comfort you during this difficult time. ~ Syd and Sandy Carroll 6+2 2+2 3+0 0+1 7+4 5+6 June 20, 2011
May God bless you and your family in
this time of sorrow.
June 20,
2011
I cannot remember a time
when I did not know Jack
Smith. He was a kind, funny,
and generous man with a HUGE
heart for youth, children,
and mission work. He was a
fine example of a Christian
man, a wonderful friend and
someone I looked up to. And
the same goes for Mary. We
love you Mary and are
praying for you and your
family at this time. Love,
Cathy and Keith Welch
June 20, 2011
I knew him as Jacko...my
very best friend and mentor
when The Warwick Players
invited me into their fold.
I remember the Telephone
skit (Press one) that he
wrote and got me to do it
(still laughing). I have
only happy memories of
smilin Jack. My sympathy to
his family and the Warwick
Players. John Klesch
June 20, 2011
Mary, we are sorry to hear
about your news.
Thinking of you. Jim & Kay Walker June 20, 2011
Mary, Family and Friends,
We are sorry to hear the passing of Jack. He was a great person and a good man to fish and crab with. It is hard to believe I have known him for 20+ years. He was definitely one of a kind and will truly be missed by many. Our prayers are with you all during this time. June 20, 2011
We will miss Jack terribly.
We love you, Mary, and we'll
be praying for you.
June 20,
2011
Mary, I am saddened by Jack's
death. I loved Jack's jokes,
stories, and sense of humor. He
always had such good things to
say about Ed and the SS class.
He truly will be missed and I am
glad I had the privilege of
knowing him. Mary, you and your
family are in my thoughts and
prayers.
June 20, 2011
Mary and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jack was such a special gentleman. He will be greatly missed by all. We pray that God will bless you with His love and comfort during your time of sorrow. ~ Gene and Pam Roberts June 20, 2011
B. Mike, I am so sorry to hear
of your dad's passing. My
thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family. June 20, 2011
Mary, Frank and I thought so
much of Jack. Frank so enjoyed
his fishing trip with him and
enjoyed talking about Lions
Club. He was a true gentleman
and beloved by all that knew
him. He will be truly missed in
person but with us constantly in
spirit. June 20, 2011
"I will turn their mourning into
joy, I will comfort them, and
give them gladness for sorrow"
Jeremiah 31:13
To the Smith Family, Know that God's loving presence is always with you giving you comfort and strength to meet life's challenges and sorrows. May God bless you with the peace of knowing that you are never alone. My prayers are with your family and friends. Sincerely, June 20, 2011
Dear Mary,
Mike and
Karen. I was
so sorry to
hear the sad
news of
Jack's
passing. He
was a
wonderful
man; a true
gentleman
with a quick
wit, always
a smile, and
a heart of
gold. Though
the mayor of
Griffin
Beach has
gone to his
heavenly
home, his
memory will
last
forever. I
will miss
him on my
annual trip
to Poquoson;
who will
sing O
Canada for
me? Mary and
family, you
are in my
thoughts and
prayers and
I look
forward to
seeing you
over the 4th
of July.
June 21, 2011
Mary, Mike,
Dolores and
family - it
has been a
great
pleasure to
know George
and
appreciate
his zest for
life. He has
been a
wonderful
husband,
father,
grandfather
to all of
you and a
great friend
to many.
Knowing Mike
as I do, it
is clear
that George
has passed
down a
wonderful
foundation
and sense of
family and
was a true
role model
for those
who were
close to
him.
Our condolences to all of you on your loss All of The Swartwoods June 21, 2011
Mary, Mike
and Karen,
Some of my happiest times in Poquoson were visiting with Jack and fishing in the old wooden skiff. They don't make men like Jack Smith anymore. My heart goes out to you. To my buddy Jack- Job Well Done! On behalf of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula Alumni Association, we express our condolences! Jack bled Boys & Girls Club Blue! Also Go Blue Devils!!! ~ Steve Kast, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula June 21, 2011
Jack was a
great friend
all my life.
We were born
and raised
in east end
together and
he always
took care of
my eyes.
When we
would meet
he would
have
something to
say about
our east end
friends. He
will be
missed
greatly by
all of us.
To his
family, my
sorrow.
June 21, 2011
Mike,
Our prayers are with you and your love ones. Your dad is with our heavenly Dad and he is now resting and enjoying life that we all hope one day be united. He is now with our creator and he can put a good word for all of the ones he share his love here in earth. His mission in this world has been fulfill and has gone to Jesus who promised to all us to have a room in his father's mansion. I am sure that he is now enjoying life with our creator and we pray that one day we all see our love ones that have gone ahead of us. God bless your family and give you all the peace to accept his will. Pedro Gomez and family June 21, 2011 Karen, Tho I've never had the pleasure of meeting your dad, I want you to know that my heart goes out to you and your family...from what I've heard he sounded like a loving, caring and passionate man. Your are so lucky to have had him in your life! Hold on to those memories close to your heart and know that God, your friends, and family will get you through this...you are in my prayers Karen.. your buddy, Lisa :) Love you! ~ Unsigned June 21, 2011
June 25, 2011
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to Jack's family, classmates, and friends at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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7020 Lure Court
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Words by
Isaac Watts,
The Psalms of David, 1719 (based on
Psalm 90)
(17 July 1674 - 25 Nov 1748)
Music, St. Anne, by
William Croft,
1708
(10 Dec 1678 - 14 Aug 1727)
1. O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.
2. Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.
3. Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
4. Thy Word commands our flesh to dust,
“Return, ye sons of men”:
All nations rose from earth at first,
And turn to earth again.
5. A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
6. The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their lives and cares,
Are carried downwards by the flood,
And lost in foll’wing years.
7. Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly, forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the op’ning day.
8. Like flow’ry fields the nations stand
Pleased with the morning light;
The flow’rs beneath the mower’s hand
Lie with’ring ere ’tis night.
9. O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while troubles last,
And our eternal home.
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" midi courtesy of http://www.higherpraise.com/AMidDefault/OGodOurHelpInAgesPast.htm - 08/04/09
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" lyrics courtesy of http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/O_God_Our_Help_in_Ages_Past/midi/ - 08/04/09
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
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