Henry Smith Sr.

Henry Smith Obituary

SMITH, SR., Henry Henry Dennis Smith, Sr., 85, of James Island was surrounded by his family as he passed away peacefully on August 31, 2005 at Roper Hospital following a stroke. He was born on May 1, 1920 in Bexley Heath, Kent, England. He was the son of Alfred John Smith and Alice Newell Smith. He immigrated to the United States at age 8 with his parents and four siblings, settling in Maryland. He spent much of his youth at Doughregan Manor in Ellicott City, MD. He was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during World War II, first, as a drill instructor and later fighting in Europe with the 120thInfantry during the Battle of the Bulge. Following the war he was a Merchant Seaman. He retired in 1980 from United Insurance Company of America following a career of over 25 years. He was a founding member of Chapter 7472 of the Veterans of Foreign War in Ellicott City, MD. He was a member of the Masons, and Scottish Rite. He loved woodworking, gardening and dogs. He always enjoyed helping others. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lorraine Kathleen Hobbs Smith. He is also survived by two daughters; Denise Lorraine Smith Spanos and her companion, Walter E. Smith of Summerville, and Sandra (Sandy) Smith Grubb Chisholm and her husband Frank Chisholm of Summerville; a son, Henry D. (Buddy) Smith, Jr., his companion Sherry Johnson, and her children Avery Collins, Christian Collins and Madison Collins of Charleston; a granddaughter, Ruth Lorraine (Ruthie) Grubb of Summerville; two special nieces, Joann Phelps of Glen Burnie, MD and Denise Lynn Smith Bader, her husband, Richard Bader and their children, Nicholas (Nicky) and Charlotte of Pasadena, MD; special friend Sharon Ridgely Sobus and her husband, Ted of Columbia, MD; his dog, Buster and numerous dear friends. He was deeply loved by his family and will be sadly missed by all who loved him. He was predeceased by his parents; five siblings, Winifred Smith Phelps, Eileen Smith Fox, James Smith, John Alfred Smith, Robert George Smith; and his grandson, James Robert Grubb IV. Flowers will be accepted or donation to Hospice of Charleston. Funeral service will be held this afternoon at 4:00at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will follow in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:00 until the hour of service today. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Smith

12 Entries

Norma Levasseur

September 25, 2005

Denise ... Thanks for letting me know ... :-(

Am so very Sad to hear of this news ... Sorry that it took me so long to respond ... :-( I have been with My Son & Daughter-in-law in helping them out from his Motorcyclist accident ... :-( But anyways my prayers go out to U and the family ... :-( U all have my blessing and God will always be with... :-) Now he is in no more pain and watch over U and take care of U all better now ... :-) Friend Always Norma

Marie Smith

September 25, 2005

You will always be remembered.

Brenda Jaynes

September 20, 2005

I was one of Dennis' online friends, for several years. He was so kind and caring, always asking about my family, and talking about his. I will truly miss his wonderful emails, and I know he is watching over all that knew him. God Bless him!

Annette Magilton

September 15, 2005

I'm So sorry To hear of your loss. Dennis was a great friend to my mother(Marie) and he will be miss very much. May peace be with his family in knowning that they will all be together again someday.

Hugs always

Annie

Angelena Summers Chaudra

September 12, 2005

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.Dennis helped me in so many ways with kindness and wisdom.A truer friend there will never be again.

Kathy Wheeler

September 11, 2005

To Denise, Lorraine, and all their family - I'm so sorry about your husband and father - I know from working with Denise for so many years, that he was a wonderful person. I know he'll watch over you all.

Sandra Dangerfield

September 4, 2005

I did not know Mr. Smith. I just happened to be looking for someone else's obituary when I came across his picture. He looked like such a happy, friendly person. When I read further I thought of how wonderful this man seemed to be and how the obituary wasn't like a notice of his death, but a celebration of his life. I would surely loved to have known this man! I pray for you, the family, that the Lord will comfort you in your time of sorrow. God Bless!

Sandra Dangerfield

kevi brown

September 2, 2005

due to an error, the information about visitation and the funeral were overlooked. please note....visitation will be this evening, friday september 2nd at the JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME at 303 south main street in summerville, from 6 to 8pm, and tomorrow there will be visitation starting at 4pm due to this oversight. the funeral itself may be at 4 also. please call DYAL funeral home at 872-4040 for the correct funeral times.

kevi brown

September 2, 2005

With my sympathy to his family, I'd like to add my respect for his services to this country as a soldier and regard to the father, the man, a Mason who now rests in that house not made by hands, eternal in the heavens.

Kathie Rentz

September 2, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the days and weeks to come.

Sim Parrish

September 2, 2005

Mr. Smith will greatly be missed. Especially with him walking Buster in the evenings around the neighborhood. Our prayers are with your family during this time.

With Christian love.

Sim & Donna Parrish

Rose Scarborough

September 2, 2005

Dear Smith Family,

I am so very sorry on your loss of your husband, father, grandfather Dennis.

I am glad I got to meet him when you invited us to visit and share a meal with you at Edisto, thank you very much for that opportunity.

You are in our prayers. Our sincerest Condolences,

Rose Scarborough

Robin and Roxy Roxas

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