Anvil Smith

Mr. Anvil James Smith passed away on Wednesday, June 3 at his home in Beulah. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 17, 1931. He served with honor and pride in the US Navy during Korea from 1948 to 1952 as a UDT diver (Seal). He married to Dee (DJ) in 1979 when they resided in Maine. They have been residents of the Beulah Community for 19 years. He leaves behind his wife, of 30 years, Dee, a brother, Robert Smith, sisters, Pamela Smith and Nora Smith all of New York City, NY, a son, James Smith and daughter, Terry Luckenhaus of Monroe, MO, three step children, Don Gilbert, Dana Leighton and David Leighton, and a adopted daughter, Cindi Ward as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. His pride was his grandson, Eric who now is serving in Korea, after three tours in Iraq. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Foothills Food Pantry, 233, Cooper Street, Dobson, NC 27017. A service of remembrance and celebration of his life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Oak Grove Baptist Church for the community and its people. The service will be conducted by Rev. Alton Bledsoe.
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