Visitation
March 3, 2011
2-4 and 6-8 PM
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Lusby, MD [Map]
Mass of Christian Burial
March 4, 2011
11:00 AM
Location: St. John's Parish [Map]
Interment
Location: Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Cemetery [Map]
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James Albert Smith, Sr. (Hoke) of Lusby, Maryland, died at home on Monday, February 28, 2011. He was 85 years old.
Hoke was born on February 24, 1926, in Baltimore, Maryland, the youngest of seven children. He was the son of the late Edward Ernest LaGrande Smith and Anna Margaret (Herline) Smith. He was a World War II veteran and served in the Navy from July 3, 1943 until his honorable discharge on March 15, 1946. His stations during this time included STA Crew NCTC Peary WIMVA; 89th Construction Battalion (Replacement); 11th USN Construction Battalion; 33rd USN Construction Battalion; 93rd Construction Battalion and US NAS Anacostia, D.C. His military honors included the Pacific Theater Ribbon (2 Stars); the American Theater Ribbon; the Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon (1 Star). Hoke was a long time resident of Baltimore, Maryland. He retired from his position as Staff Assistant to the Transportation Department from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1981 after 40 years of service to his home on the Patuxent River in Lusby, Maryland.
Hoke lived in Lusby since 1976 and was a member of the Knights of Columbus , American Legion, the Holy Name Society and a Charter member of the Drum Point Club. He enjoyed “his River” (as he called it), spending time with his family, watching football and baseball, and, above all, cutting grass. He was also known for his quick wit and sense of humor which continued with him until the very end.
Hoke is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Phyllis (Wheeler) Smith, his children: James Albert Smith, Jr. of Ellicott City, Maryland; Phyllis Gail Lambert of Woodsfield, Ohio and William Edward Smith of Ramona, California. He was also survived by 9 grand Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Servicing as pallbearers will be James A. Smith, Jr., William E. Smith, Irvin A. Lambert, Thomas C. Fisher, Nolley P. Fisher, III, and Frank H. Boeckmann.
Memorial Contributions
St. John's Parish
43950 Saint Johns Rd
Hollywood, MD 20636-3253
www.stjohnsparishhollywood.org
or to:
Calvert Hospice
P. O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
"Donations are encourage on-line at www.calverthospice.org"
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