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Gayle B. Smith

Posted 4/8/10

Gayle B. Smith, 84 HARRINGTON - Gayle B. Smith, of Harrington, died April 5, 2010, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 84. He was born in Milford, to the late Frank "Brown" and Lily Smith. Mr. …

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Gayle B. Smith

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Gayle B. Smith, 84 HARRINGTON - Gayle B. Smith, of Harrington, died April 5, 2010, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 84. He was born in Milford, to the late Frank "Brown" and Lily Smith. Mr. Smith served his country proudly in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. He flew on many missions on board B29 Bombers. He went on to graduate from the Stanton Military Academy. Back in Harrington, Mr. Smith opened up Harrington Motors in 1947 and sold cars until 1970 when he decided to open up a motorcycle shop, which he ran until 1995. His favorite hobbies included competitive trap shooting and hunting. He enjoyed fishing on his boat the most. He will be remembered as a kind person who was a true gentleman and a man of his word. He was always smiling and could have you laughing in just a few seconds. He always put his family first and foremost and will be deeply missed. Mr. Smith was a life member of the NRA, a member of the American Legion in Lewes and Harrington, and the Rotary of Harrington, where he was an avid member and used to hold meetings at his house in the old days. He was preceded in death by wife, Thelma Smith; sons, Glenn, and Gary Smith; and brother, Ralph Smith. He is survived by a son, Greg B. Smith and wife Debbie of Harrington; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, April 9, at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, where a visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington.

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