In Memory Of. Richard C. Dick Smith April 12, 1925 - August 27, 2014 Richard C. “Dick” Smith, 89, of Hanover, PA, entered into Gods eternal care, Thursday, August 27, 2014 at the Hanover Hall Nursing Center, Hanover, PA. Born April 12, 1925 in York, PA, he was the son of the late Wilmer and Isabel (Grover) Smith. He was the loving husband of Mildred G. (Heagy) Myers Smith with whom he shared over twenty-nine years of marriage. Dick served his country proudly from 1943-1946 as a member of the United States Army, earning the rank of Technician-5th Grade and specializing as a truck driver. He was awarded an American Theater Ribbon and a World War II Victory Ribbon. Dick worked as a weightlifting coach, retiring in 1987 from York Barbell, having proudly coached for over 20 years. Dick was a coach and team manager for the U.S. Weightlifting Team. He was a veteran of six trips to the Olympic Games and coached many medal-winning Olympic athletes, including York Countys Lee James and Donnie Warner. Dick was also a member of the York Barbell Club. Dick was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Hanover, PA. In addition to his loving wife, Mildred, Dick is survived by his step-children, Karen Myers Wood and her husband, Neil, Dwight L. Myers and his wife Janet, and Kim I. Myers and his wife Sally; 2 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Donna L. Jones. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30AM, Friday, September 5, 2014 at Grace United Church of Christ, 100 Fourth Street, Hanover, PA, with the Rev. Bruce P. Bouchard officiating. A time to view and share memories with the family will be held from 9:30AM-10:30 AM, Friday, September 5, 2014 at the church. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery, York, PA at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dick to the York County SPCA, 3159 North Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406 or the animal rescue of your choice. The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA has been entrusted by the family with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at kenworthyfh.
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:03:29 +0000
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