Obituary of Paul Smith

Paul Andrew Smith, Sr. passed away at his home on April 30, 2016 at the age of 76. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 22, 1940 to Franklin and Bonnie Smith. Paul grew up in Dayton and graduated McKinnley Technical School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was also a Master Mechanic for Don Kramer; Diesel Mechanic at Clayton. Paul was an avid motorcycle rider and was a black belt in Karate. He also enjoyed boxing. Paul was a member of Freemason of Springfield, Oh and the Hangover gang of Lake Havasu. Paul was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Smith; parents, Bonnie and Eugene King; siblings, Frank Riley, Rose McGrill, and Patricia Burns; and son, Aaron Smith. He is survived by sons, Ben Smith, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and Shawn Smith, of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. He also leaves behind nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Paul’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.