At the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Army. He served for 20 years, being stationed in Japan, France, Germany, Vietnam and various bases in the states. While serving in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star. After retiring from the Army, he spent 21 years working for the US Postal Service. He then spent 33 years in retirement, taking care of his family, fishing, traveling and watching baseball especially the Minnesota Twins.
He was preceded in death by brothers Larry Jones and Jennings Smith. He is survived by wife Mary, daughters Lisa Albers and Katie Smith, grandsons Brian Paddack, Matthew Paddack and Clint Barnes, sisters Judy Scott and Diana Reep, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Interment to take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota on August 18, 2023.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsouthjones.com for the Smith family.
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