There will be no visitation or funeral services.
Preferred memorials are to VFW Post #2689 of Huntington, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750.
Carl was born on March 25, 1933 in Huntington, the son of Alvin D. and Marie V. (Soper) Smith. He graduated from Huntington High School in 1952 and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Barbara A. Harrell on November 3, 1953. He was the former owner of Smith’s garage for 13 years; he loved working on cars as a mechanic. Carl served the City of Huntington as a police officer for 20 years. He worked for 16 years with Indiana State Revenue and served as Huntington County Auditor for four years. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, as well as American Legion Post #7, VFW Post #2689, and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a 50-year member of Amity Lodge #4483 and a member of Mizpah Shriner’s Temple, the Scottish Rite of Fort Wayne, Little 500 Racing Shriners, York Rite of Indiana, and the Khyber Green Club.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Barbara A. Smith of Huntington, a son, Wayne E. (Theresa) Smith of Huntington, daughters Pamela (Thomas) Holzinger of Roanoke and Karen (Steven) Fairchild of Columbia City, brothers Jack A. Smith and Larry W. Smith, a sister, Sharon Turner, nine grandchildren, and a great grandchild. His parents precede him in death.
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