DAY 39: MR. SMITH
Monday, February 8, 2010 at 10:18PM DAY 39: MR. SMITH
Mister Smith was simply one of the kindest souls in Marion County, ever.
He has departed this world now, but I have many fond memories of him and his gentle, trusting nature.
I'm sure a lot of Marion Countians will recall him just from this picture I've posted. He was on the streets of Lebanon daily, and this picture is an excellent likeness of him (if I do say so myself!).
He married very very late in life. I think he was at least in his late seventies when he tied the knot/jumped over the broom/whatever you want to call it. It was his first and only marriage. He may have even been in his early eighties...not sure.
I have a poloroid picture of him and his new bride when they were still in the throes of their newly-wedded bliss - but it's a poloroid pic and I don't have that on my computer. Maybe I will add that some day when I get a chance. Right after I find those pictures of my dad that look just like Elvis Presley.
Mr. Smith unintentionally caused a great deal of excitement and concern at the County Attorney's Office when I was working there. He had some sort of "spell" in the front office and EMS had to be called. I was so scared when that happened to him. I'm the one who called 911! But EMS arrived post haste, and Mr. Smith was treated and restored to his previous level of health very shortly.
Mister Smith - your kind and loving demeanor was appreciated by more people than you will ever know. You were a true sweetie and a wonderful person. May you rest in peace. +
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