10/01/19 - NNHS Newsletter - Don Smith
Donald Creech Smith
(d. 29 Sept 2019)
Newport News High School Class of 1957
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10/01/19 - NNHS Newsletter - Don Smith
Donald Creech Smith Newport News High School Class of 1957 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Don Smith, Class of 1957,
brother of Frankie Smith Fritzle of VA, Jeanette Smith Curtis of VA,
and Jackie Smith Watkins of WV,
and of the late Gerald Smith and
Terry Smith,
Best Dancer
in the Class of
1963, passed away
in Newport News on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the age of 80.
From the Daily Press - 10/01/19:
Donald Creech Smith
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NEWPORT NEWS - Donald Creech Smith, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Newport News. Donald retired as a plumbing engineer at JP Harvey Engineering Solutions in 2014 after 12 years of service. He was a member of
the Warwick Moose Lodge #1711 and attended Olivet Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Smith; his daughters, Kimberly Terry of Semora, NC and Windy Smith of Richmond Hill, GA; his sisters, Frankie Fritzle of Hampton, Jeanette Curtis of Newport News, and Jackie Watkins of West Virginia; his 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. |
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The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Weymouth Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Weymouth Funeral Home with Interment to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in the Daily Press on October 1, 2019.
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September 30, 2019 My condolences to the family. Don was a good friend. Rest in peace, my friend. ~ John Harbeck, Newport News, Virginia Ellen, Wayne and I are so
saddened by this news. I will miss his jokes and his sweet nature. We
love you and are praying for you and the family. I wish we could be
there to celebrate his life, and to offer you love and comfort and give
you a hug. 
My condolences go out to the entire family. I was so saddened by the
news of your passing. Always enjoyed time spent with you and Ellen
at Moose functions. R.I.P., my dear friend!~ Susan Shorts, Gloucester, Virginia
Dear Ellen and Family,
You will always be remembered as one
of the kindest, most caring, loyal,
loving person we know, always
worrying about others and putting
their feelings before your own. You
have been in our lives over 45
years, and those years are treasured
memories never to be forgotten.
Heaven has received another one of
our angels to live eternally in his
new home
~ Tina and Bob Henry, Birmingham, Alabama
We were saddened to hear of the news
of your passing, Don Louie. I am so
happy to have met you and Ellen a
few years ago. You lightened our
hearts whenever we saw you. You are
a gentle spirit , and we will miss
you dearly. October 01, 2019 My prayers are with the Smith family. May you find peace in his memory.
~ Mia Banks, Newport News, Virginia  ~ Helen Creech October 01, 2019
Ellen,
so
sorry.
Don
was
always
so
much
fun
and
had
everyone
laughing.
You
are
in
my
thoughts
and
prayers. October 01, 2019
I can't think of my childhood without
thinking of Donald. He wasn't just my cousin, he was my friend. I take
comfort in knowing that he is with his family reunited for eternity. I
loved him and will always remember him.
~ Ronald Creech, Flagler Beach,
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October 01, 2019 You and Ellen were the sweetest people that ever attended the Moose. You both were so special...... ~ Elaine Fasion, Yorktown, Virginia Ellen, I know your painful loss. Our circle is getting smaller way too fast. I cherish our lifetime friendship. Don will be missed by many, everyone loved him. Your friends are here for you, love you.
So sorry to hear about
your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to
comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
~ Unsigned
My thoughts and prayers
are with the family. Ms. Ellen, I am here if you just need someone
to talk to or cry on my shoulder. God Bless.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to
Ellen and the rest of the family. I
will surely miss that guy's corny
jokes and friendship we have shared
for over thirty years. He was a
member of the Coile Gang which made
it all the better since we worked
(and played) together. Martha and I
will miss him. If there is anything
you need please call. RIP, Don Luis,
the Living Legend.
~ Martha and Randy Elder, Newport News, Virginia
Many happy memories of this former
co-worker. He always had a smile, a
hug, and a joke for everybody! You
will be missed by all, but will
always remain "the living legend"!
Ellen,
So sorry for your loss. Don was a good man and a great neighbor. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Please let us know if you need anything. October 02, 2019 I knew Don not as well as many but worked with him quite a bit and enjoyed his company after hours as well. I am very sorry to hear of his death. The world has lost a very good person. I will have a good thought for him and his family.
~ Guy Townsend, Norfolk, Virginia To all of Don's family and friends, we will all miss DON. He was good man; had a lot of fun with him at the Moose. RIP. ~ Douglas and Nannette Stickles, Shiloh, North Carolina November 17, 2019
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to Don's family, friends, and classmates at this difficult time.
This information is also posted here:
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam57.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley Harty
Words by John Fawcett (1740-1817), after 1772
Music (Dennis) by Hans Georg Nägeli (26 May 1773 - 26 Dec 1836)
1. Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
2. Before our Father's throne
We pour our ardent pray'rs;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims, are one,
Our comforts and our cares.
3. We share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
4. When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.
"Blest Be the Tie that Binds" midi courtesy of
http://www.midihymns.net/mididownload.htm - 08/29/12
"Blest Be the Tie that Binds" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.scriptureandmusic.com/Music/Text_Files/Blest_Be_The_Tie_That_Binds.html
- 08/29/12
Greg Olsen
Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com –
01/27/05
Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Moose Lodge Logo courtesy of http://www.silverbuckleband.com/SilverBuckleSchedule1.html - 11/24/08
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