Everett Smith

Our beloved father, grandfather, and dear friend, Everett Dale Smith, affectionately known as ‘Smitty” passed from this life at the age of 100, on February 2, 2022. While being generally of good health for his many years, Everett succumbed to a sudden illness, passing with the grace of one who lived a full and honorable life.

He was born on November 29, 1921 in Bevis, Ohio, son of Rev. Clarence and Mary (Barnhart) Smith. Everett is survived by his daughter Carol, Kapaa, Hawaii, son Rick, Centerville, Ohio, grandchildren Jeff (wife Michelle), Brian, and Alyson (husband Tyler Cochran), and great grandsons Jordan and Wesley Smith. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years Jean (Woods) Smith, his brothers Dwight and Donald, and daughter-in-law Debbie (Bick) Smith.

Everett graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in electrical engineering and attended the Edison Electric Institute graduate management school. He was a registered professional electric engineer in the state of Ohio and was a member of honorary fraternities ETA Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi.

He served three years in the First Calvary Division in the Pacific Theater during World War ll. He was employed by the Dayton Power and Light Co. and retired as a Vice President after 37 years of devoted service. After retirement, he was a consultant and regional representative for the Electric Power Research Institute for six years. He served on the Board of Directors of Dayton Power and Light, Third National Bank and Miami Valley Hospital. He was a Trustee of the Urban League, The Dayton Boys Club, and was a member of the advisory board of the Cox Heart Institute.

Everett was also a skilled craftsman and carpenter, and gifted many friends and family with his woodworking. “Smitty” also created a vacation home at Bear Lake, Michigan for the family to gather and create happy and unforgettable memories that are still being made today.

More than anything, he was always available to listen, to offer humor and sound advice, and lend a hand whenever help was needed. Everett leaves us with a legacy of love, honesty, kindness, compassion, and moral strength. His family and many friends will miss him deeply.

A memorial service will be held Saturday May 7, 2022, at 10:30 AM, at the GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home in Miamisburg, Ohio, with Rev. Joe Getts officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:30 AM prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Church, Miamisburg, Ohio or to the Salvation Army.