April 22, 2008 11:03 am
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James Douglas Smith born June 18, 1925 in Carlsbad, N.M., passed away Sunday April 20 2008 at the age of 82 years.
He served in World War II as a Navy Torpedoman 2nd Class from 1943 to 1946. After the Navy he drilled oil wells in Wichita Falls and throughout South Texas.
He was a Mason and held several posts in the Zapata Texas Masonic Lodge, He loved camping, traveling, fishing and outdoor activities with family and friends.
Dad never met a person that did not become a good friend. We love you and will miss you.
James Douglas Smith is survived by his wife, Dawn L. Smith; three sons, James Douglas Smith Jr., Ronald Kent Smith and, Orin Colton Smith; six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren, numerous other family members and friends.
A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors.
Funeral servies entrusted to Oak Hill Mortuary, 8332 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Tx. 78229, (210) 616-0510.
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