Gerald L. Smith Jr.

HYDETOWN — Gerald L. Smith Jr., 66, of 13105 Main St., Hydetown, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Smith was born on Aug. 19, 1943, in Meadville, a son of the late Gerald and Margaret Consla Smith. He was married to Diana J. Latshaw on April 3, 1965, in Hydetown. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2003.

Mr. Smith was a graduate of Townville High School. He had been employed as a welder at Joy Global (Joy Manufacturing) in Franklin for more than 35 years.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served with the U.S. Navy. He entered the service on July 10, 1964, and served on the USS Gunston Hall. He was honorably discharged on July 8, 1968, at Bainbridge, Md.

Mr. Smith was a member of Cleo J. Ross Post No. 368 American Legion; and a former member of Bruce Shorts Post No. 5958 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on cars and playing the lottery.

Mr. Smith is survived by the following children, Debbie Markle, Darrin Smith and his wife, Lisa, of Titusville, Donald Smith and his wife, Tammy, of Titusville, and Michelle Breindel and her husband, Russ, of Hershey; nine grandchildren, Patrick, Rachele and Riley Markle, Trevor Rumbaugh, Brandon, Nathan and Noah Breindel, Sarah Acel and Ayden Smith; three brothers, Russell Smith, Ken Smith and Gary Smith, all of Townville; three sisters, Sheila Humes and Elaine Daub, both of Townville, and Gloria Rodgers of New Castle; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Diamond United Methodist Church on Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. at which time the funeral will be conducted, with the Rev. Gerald Miller officiating.

Interment will be in East Troy Cemetery with full military rites.

The family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, Pa. 16354.

Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the funeral home at www.garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.

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