Harry Eugene Smith, Jr.

July 21, 1927 - December 16, 2020
Harry Eugene Smith, Jr.

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Harry E. Smith, 93, of Horse Shoe, NC died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at AdventHealth-Hendersonville.  Born July 21, 1927 in Middletown, NY, he was a farmer, gasoline truck driver, and a former Stationary Engineer for 30 years at Ridge Hill, Yonkers, NY.  Harry was also employed at Bates Memorial Hospital, NY State Drug Rehab and Loral Electronics.  He was a member of the Mills River Seventh-day Adventist Church.

He served his country in the U.S. Army first in Vienna, Austria (end of WWII – occupation in Europe) October 14, 1945 – June 8, 1947.  The second tour of duty, he was called to serve in the Korean War from October 14, 1950 – July 21, 1951.  Corporal Smith was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his heroism in Korea.  He also was awarded the Sterling Silver U.S. Army Expert Rifle Marksman Badge.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, Harry & Lena Smith; 1st wife, Betty Lou Smith; 2nd wife, I. Louise Smith; his brothers, Theodore and Wesley Smith; his sister, Charlotte DeGraw; and step-son, Roger Stull.

He is survived by his two daughters, Brenda Richards, (husband, Blin) of Glendale, CA and Rhonda Hattar, of Horse Shoe, NC;  step-son, William Stull (wife Elizabeth) of Temperanceville, VA; step-daughter-in-law, Joni Stull of Lewisburg, VA; grandchildren, Briana Burdorf (husband Keven) of Knoxville, TN, Blin Richards, II of Raleigh, NC, Crystal Ballew (husband Jacob) of Cary, NC, Mazin Hattar of Durham, NC and Leslie Stull-Boldt (husband, Ryan) of Chattanooga, TN; brother-in-law, Stanley DeGraw of Middletown, NY and sister-in-law, Margaret Smith of Highlands Ranch, CO; along with many nieces and nephews.

Final arrangements will be provided by Shuler Funeral Home in Hendersonville, NC.  At a later date, burial will be held at East Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Delawanna, NJ.


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  • December 17, 2020
    Rhonda lit a candle:
    Lit since December 17, 2020 at 12:35:38 PM

  • December 18, 2020
    Brenda Richards says:
    My dad cared for his family and people whom he came in contact with during his lifetime. He loved to talk on the phone, visit church members in hospital or nursing homes, loved his church and for many years was the lawn mower guy of the property. In recent years, He would say "I don't have time, I'm retired! He cared so lovingly for our mom when she was sick with cancer and for our step mom at the end of her life. I was so proud of his U. S Army Service in the Korean War and his medals he was awarded. He was one of a kind and glad I have many of his traits. I will miss you dad with all my heart and see you at the resurrection morning when Jesus will come to raise you up and put on your new body in Him. Your favorite text: John 3:16- For God so Loved the World that He gave His only begotten Son that whoseover believe in Him will have everlasting life! Your favorite Hymn: How Great Thou Art will be my forever hymn and memories will come flooding in when I play and sing it it memory of you. See you in the morning Dad and rest in the Peace and Hope of Jesus Christ.

  • December 18, 2020
    Blin Richards says:
    Dad would alway have a list of things for us to do when we came to visit. He knew that if he didn't keep me busy I would just waste my time sleeping on the couch. The fist question after reviewing the list was where are the tools to get the job done and anyone that had been to dad's house knew he had the tools. It was the running joke that we needed to call Richards and Smith construction to get that project done. We're all going to miss you and your great wisdom and advice dad.

  • December 18, 2020
    Mazin Hattar says:
    My grandpa was always a cheerful person to be around and he was always able to put a smile on your face. He was sharp and clever, nothing slipped past my grandpa. I loved him very dearly.

  • December 18, 2020
    Crystal Hattar says:
    My grandpa always kept me on my toes. He was such a fun person to be around- he was so bluntly honest :-) ( just like me ) - I loved talking with him and I am going to miss him so much!