Ralph E. "Smitty" Smith

Ralph E. "Smitty" Smith Age 90, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. Ralph was born April 29, 1925 in Dayton to the late William Ralph & Laura A. (Heinz) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Athlyn (1985), second wife, Dottie (2009); and by his brother, Zane Smith. Ralph was a graduate of Fairview High School, and during WW II he served in the U. S. Army Signal Corps. He retired with over 30 years of service as a buyer for E. F. MacDonald. Ralph was also a Boy Scout Leader for Troop #119 with Assumption Catholic Church, and he enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing and was a champion "Oh Hell" card shark. Ralph is survived by four children, Craig A. Smith (Linda), Therese A. "Terrie" Corley (Stephen), Douglas P. Smith (Penny) & Wade A. Smith (Sandy); four grandchildren, Keegan, Hunter, Bryan, Amanda (David); and by two great grandsons, Corey & Cameron. A memorial visitation will be held from 12 Noon until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia. Following the visitation, a graveside committal service with military honors will be held at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. If friends desire, contributions may be made in memory of Ralph to The Hospice of Dayton.