Fred Smith Jr.

WWII Veteran, Fred Philip Smith, Jr., born December 10, 1924, passed away December 7, 2017.  Fred is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Smith, dear children Linda (Mark) Dinkel, Fred P. (Suzanne) Smith III, Michael (Debbie Davis) Jacoby, Mary (Russ) Hastings, Patricia (Joe) Reinhart, and Colonel Grant (Marilyn) Jacoby, 13 cherished grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and siblings Sue French, Anne Bertram, and Shirley (John) Longbottom.  Fred is preceded in death by dear sister Ginnie Nicholson.  Fred was very devoted to his military duties as a Marine, fighting in WWII at the battle of Okinawa.  He also enjoyed golf, loved music even having his own swing band in college.  The family of Fred will be receiving friends for a visitation at Sycamore Presbyterian Church (11800 Mason Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249) on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM with a memorial service to follow beginning at 10:00 AM.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of Fred to Otterbein Hospice of Lebanon.