Verle O Smith

Verle Owen Smith, 88 of Lancaster passed away on Monday, November 1st, 2021 at his residence. Verle was born on October 22nd, 1933 in Shade, Ohio to the late Clyde and Mabel Smith. He was a 1951 Graduate of Shade High School, where he played baseball, basketball and ran track. He competed in the 1949 Junior Olympics and placed 3rd in the Hurdles. Verle also had gone to try outs for the Cincinnati Reds. Verle had served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. While in the Air Force he competed in basketball, travelling all over the Eastern United States on his Squadron’s team. Verle met his wife Carolynn while working at Kroger and they went on to be married for 33 years. He had retired from Kroger as a truck driver after 33 years and 10 months of service. Verle loved frogging, fishing, camping, competing in bowling and golf leagues, and spending time with family. He was also a longtime member of the Antique Tractor Club.

He is survived by his son, Rodney Smith; step-sons, Pat Hughes and Bob Daniel; grandchildren, Rodney Smith Jr., Audrey Smith, Sean Hughes, Rob Bruno, Michael Bruno, Joe Bruno, Jason Daniel, and Bianca Daniel; 4 great-grandchildren; nieces, Karen Hodgson and Terry Britton; as well as countless neighbors and friends, that always knew he would be there whenever they needed him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolynn Marie Smith; son, Stanley Smith; his parents, and his sister, Twila Jean Smith.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at 1PM at the HALTEMAN-FETT & DYER FUNERAL HOME with Deacon Mark Scarpitti officiating. Burial is to follow at Green Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2PM-4PM & 6PM-8PM at the FUNERAL HOME, as well as ONE HOUR PRIOR to the services on Saturday.