Henry Howard “Howie” Smith
WATERVILLE – Henry Howard “Howie” Smith passed away on Nov. 18, 2023, at the age of 92, at Mt. Saint Joseph Nursing Home in Waterville.
As a child, Howie had a great love of football and baseball. Howie was an outstanding two-sport athlete at Lawrence. Howie served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps and was a Korean War Veteran. Mom waited patiently to marry Dad after his return from the war.
Howie was a dedicated family man and raised his family as a plumber on the north end of Keyes Fibre Company. Howie was a faithful volunteer at the Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry. He was a coach and mentor in the local PAL youth sports program and received the Bulldog award at the 2012 LHS football banquet.
Howie’s hobbies were gardening and woodworking. He “grew the best tomatoes on Woodman Ave” and loved making wooden Bulldog athletes and cheerleaders for folks in the community.
Dad had a strong faith in Jesus and raised his family at the United Methodist Church in Fairfield Center.
Dad is survived by his children Dale and wife Tonya, and Darcy and Dean, Grampa is survived by his grandchildren Jared and wife Jaimie, Alex, Katie, Jordan, Ashley, Joshua, Aaron and wife Monica, James Autumn, and Liberty; great grandchildren Jared, Rylan, Raiden, Brynnlea and soon expecting great granddaughter. Howie is also survived by his brother-in- law Randy Reynolds and wife Sally, brother- in law Aulden Reynolds and wife Andrea, and many nieces and nephews.
Howie is predeceased by his loving and caring wife of many years Arleen; his mother Ruby Smith and father Samuel Smith; stepfather Benny Jones; brother Bobby; sister Florence; and twin sisters Arlene and Charlene; and several brother in-laws and sister in-laws that have passed on before him.
The family would like to extend thanks and gratitude to the staff at Mt. St. Josephs.
Visiting hours will be on December 8th from 4-6 p.m., at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Dec. 9, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home in Fairfield. A burial and celebration of life will be held in the spring.
Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.
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