Norman W. Smith

Norman W. Smith January 19, 1924 - September 20, 2015 On Sunday, September 20, 2015, Norman W. Smith went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Dorothy. His memorial service will be 4:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Williams officiating. A graveside service in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29. Norman was 91 years old, but lived the first 82 years of his life in the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania. Following the death of Dorothy in 2005, after 58 years of marriage, he moved to Waco, to be near his daughter and granddaughter. As a young man, Norman worked at Letterkenny Ordinance Depot in Chambersburg, he retired there in 1977 after 55 years. He was extremely proud of his service in WWII, having served in the Philippines, Guam and Japan. At Letterkenny, Norman oversaw the early development of computers for the United States Army. After retirement, Norman became interested in antiques, the caning of chairs and baskets, and the collection of ruby glass, tin toys, and crocks. He had one of the largest collections of ruby glass in existence. He would regularly arise early on a Thursday morning to be sure he made the various estate sales and auctions. Norman was a people person, from the time he was a young man until his death. He would make friends and visit with everyone he met whether at an antique auction, a restaurant, or simply traveling. He was gentle-hearted and extremely well liked. Growing up in Chambersburg, Norman had nine brothers and sisters. Norman W. Smith was a member of the Zion Reformed Church in Chambersburg and the Masonic Lodge. He was a life member of the American Legion and the VFW. Norman is survived by his daughter, Linda Pringle and husband, Steve; a granddaughter, Lara Pringle, from Houston; his sister, Jean Horn and husband, Glen; and brother, Robert and wife, Lucille. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brazos Forum at P.O. Box 7795, Waco, Texas 76714. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WHBfamily.com.