Lee "Curtis" Smith

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Lee "Curtis" Smith, 82 of Greencastle passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at the Putnam County Hospital.

Born May 10, 1928 in Fillmore, he was the son of Robert Lee and Lily (High) Smith.

He was a graduate of Fillmore High School's class of 1936.

He had served in the United States Air Force.

Curtis had retired from United Technologies in Indianapolis and had previously been employed with I.B.M. He was a member of the Advent Lutheran Church, American Legion and the V.F.W. all of Forest City, N.C.

Survivors include his children, Russell (Leanna) Smith of Bloomington, Bryce Smith of Indianapolis, Michelle (Richard) Brickert of Coatesville and Lora (Richard) Starrett of Indianapolis; stepdaughter, Marcy (Bill) Klepper of Bean Blossom; brothers, Roy and Herschel Smith; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; a son, Kelly Smith in 2007; a grandchild; and two sisters, Melba Cassman and Freida Mangus.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle.

No services have been requested.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association 2330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN. 46208.