Albert Edward “Ab” Smith Jr: Obituary

Albert Edward “Ab” Smith Jr., 94, of Murphy passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Boxcartown, Pennsylvania. Ab was a combat veteran in the United States Air Force during World War II. He lived in South Florida throughout most of his life. Ab later moved to Murphy in 2012. He enjoyed yard sales and flea markets. Ab also enjoyed boating and fishing with his family while in Florida. He was a devout member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church while in Florida and a current member of Saint William Catholic Church in Murphy. Ab was heavily involved with the Knights of Columbus in Vero Beach and Plantation, Florida where he was a Grand Knight.

He was the son of the late Albert Edward Sr. and Pauline Rush Smith and the husband of the late Anne Susanne Dietz Smith, who died September 30, 2011. He was also preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers.

Surviving are a daughter, LaVerne Kingsbury and husband, Tim of Orlando, Florida; three sons, Albert Edward Smith of Boynton Beach, Florida, James Thomas Smith and wife, Carol of Plantation, Florida, and David Charles Smith of Murphy; a brother, William Smith of McKeesport, Pennsylvania; and eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

An inurnment will be held in South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida at a later date.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.