Richard Warren Smith
Portsmouth-Richard Warren Smith, 89, formerly of South Webster and Wheelersburg, passed away Sat. Nov. 19, 2016 at his residence in Portsmouth. Richard was born Sept. 17, 1927 in South Webster, Ohio to the late Bishop C. and Nancy Crabtree Smith. Richard served in the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He retired from A.K. Steel in Ashland, KY; he was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church and attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Ohio. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Richard Eric Smith, a daughter, Denise Smith and a brother, Arnold G. Smith. He is survived by his wife, Joan Johnson Smith, whom he married June 25, 1954 in Portsmouth, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Smith and Alberta Dalton and a brother, Wilbur Smith.
Due to Richard’s wishes, there will be no visitation and the interment will be graveside private at South Webster Cemetery, 10:00 am Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 with Fr. Adam Streitenberger officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg, Ohio. On line condolences may be made at www.harrison-pyles.com.
