Herbert Smith Obituary - Kirkwood, Missouri

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Herbert Ernest
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1925 - 2017

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Obituary for Herbert Ernest Smith

Herbert Ernest “Smitty” Smith
Smith, Herbert Ernest “Smitty”, a lifetime educator, WWII Veteran, tireless community volunteer, and longtime Kirkwood resident, died peacefully on Feb. 19, 2017.

Born on May 13, 1925. he was the beloved husband of the late Virginia Hubbard Smith; dear father of Steve (Rose), Becky (Jim) Dale, Sylvia Smith, and the late Christine Smith; grandfather of Amanda (Sean) Hook, Jeremy Marling, Michael (Ceci) Santos, Herbert Smith and Sarah Wilson; and great-grandfather of Marco and Mia Santos, and Matthew Wilson.

Herbert lived a long and full life. He was in the Army Air Corps and stationed Japan following WWII. He continued to work with the Air Force Reserves, retiring after 20 years at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He obtained his Masters from the University of Missouri at Columbia and had a career in teaching and administration in the Kirkwood schools. He was Assistant Principal at Kirkwood High, known by many students as “The Dart”. He retired from teaching in 1983. He was President of MSTA for two years and remained active with Kirkwood Retired Teachers Association . Herbert loved volunteering and served many local organizations. He was on the Board of Kirkcare pantry, a driver for Meals-on-Wheels, tutored youth in OASIS, volunteered for Arthritis Foundation and for Kirkwood Youth-in-Action. He was a valued member of Webster Groves Christian Church, serving in various office terms, in addition to teaching adult Christian Education classes for almost 50 years. Kind and funny, he was always supportive of his family and community. To his children, he was a wonderful example of a life well-lived.

Visitation is Wednesday, March 1, 4-7:00 pm at Bopp Chapel. Memorial service is Thursday, March 2, 11:00 am at Webster Groves Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kirkcare, Meals on Wheels or Webster Groves Christian Church.

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