Bedford Times-Press (Bedford, Iowa), Wednesday, August 7, 1996
Curtis Preston Smith - Curtis Preston Smith was the son of Frank and Effie Dye Smith. He was born on July 21, 1921 and departed this life on July 28, 1996 at the age of 75 years and seven days while at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, NE.
Curtis was born on a farm north of Athelstan, Iowa and grew to adulthood in that general area. He attended school in the Athelstan school district and his church affiliation was the Holiness Church.
He entered the service of his country during World War II and as a member of the Army motor pool delivered ammunition to the West Coast to be shipped to our servicemen abroad. He was later stationed in Japan where he completed his tour of duty. His distinguished service record earned him the rank of Sergent.
Upon fulfillment of his obligation to his country, he returned home to exchange marriage vows with Mary Weatherly of Bedford, Iowa. To this union was born one son, Curtis Preston Smith II.
Curtis was employed at Glenwood state school for 20 years and retired due to ill health. He later worked at Hillcrest Country Club for several years.
Curtis was preceded in death by his father and mother, two sisters, Alta and Alma and two brothers, Emory and Cecil.
He is survived by his son, Curtis II, wife, Mary, two granddaughters, Ashley and Natasha, all of Lincoln, Nebraska, three sisters, Zelma Weese of Athelstan, Iowa, Reva Bownes and Blanchie Schipper of Clarinda, Iowa, 21 nieces and nephews and numerous relatives and friends.
Curtis will be missed very much by everyone who knew and loved him.
Funeral services were held August 2, 1996 at Novinger-Taylor Funeral Home in Bedford with Ward Campbell officiating. Burial at Athelstan Cemetery, Athelstan, Iowa.