Paul Perry Smith, Obituary (1920 - 2015)

Born Dec 16, 1920, Paul Perry Smith, attended Charlevoix High School in Charlevoix, MI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Paul Perry Smith,.

Graduation Year	Class of 1938
Date of Birth	Dec 16, 1920
Date of Passing	Oct 15, 2015
About	Paul Perry Smith, 94, of Charlevoix, died October 21, 2015, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. He was born December 16, 1920, in Charlevoix, to Perry and Emily Ruth (Gatliff) Smith. He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1938, and served in the United States Army during WWII. On October 17, 1942, Perry married Billie E. Meyer in Charlevoix. He worked for the United States Post Office in Charlevoix for 25 years. Perry was was an avid golfer, serving as the official scorekeeper for the Michigan Amateur for over 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion Leslie T. Shapton Post #226, and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlevoix. Perry is survived by his son, Perry W. (Sharon) Smith of Spokane, Wash.; daughters, Colleen M. (Joel) Richards of Hill City, Minn., Leigh Ann Lovell of Carp Lake, and Connie (Ralph) Doan of Charlevoix; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and special friend, Eileen Edwards. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie E., and sister, Mary. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, October 24, 2015, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlevoix. The Reverend John Paul Bashe will officiate. Gifts made in Perry's memory may be directed to the Charlevoix Area Hospital. Please sign Perry's guestbook at www.winchesterfh@gmail.com