Paul Elmer Newton Smith's Obituary
Paul E. Smith June 25, 1928 – December 5, 2013 Resident of San LeandroPaul died in his sleep in the early morning hours on Dec. 5th at the age of 85, after a three year illness.He was born in Rich Hill Missouri. He and his parents sold their farm in 1942, moving to Oakland to work in the shipyards. Paul graduated from Fremont High School. He served in the Army for two years, stationed in Germany. Paul married Wilma Ramage in 1953.After working in the City of Oakland Parks Department, Paul became a San Leandro fireman in 1957. Paul and Wilma moved to San Leandro at that time. He retired as a Captain in 1984, having had a very fulfilling career.Paul was a long time member of the Sequoyah Community Church in Oakland. He was energized by the challenge of organizing and implementing estate sales, as well as the antique business.Paul is survived by his wife, Wilma. He is also survived by his two children: Pamela DeCarli (Dave) and Steve Smith (Karen), grand children Jordan and William DeCarli, Aaron (Lena) and Ryan (Kristen) Smith, as well as his infant great granddaughter Anjuli.Visitation will be on Tuesday December 10th from 4:30 to 9:00 pm at the Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward, 32992 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA. A memorial service will also be held at the Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward, on Wednesday December 11th 1:00pm. A reception will be held following the burial at Sequoyah Community Church, 4292 Keller Ave. Oakland, CA.Donations may be made to Operation Blessing or Samaritan’s Purse.
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