Obituary Details

George W. Smith

(11/30/-0001 - 07/13/1952)
Courtesy of The Lusk Herald, 06/26/1952

Death Claims Brother Of Albert Smith Last Friday in South Dakota

George W. Smith, 81, brother of Albert Smith of this city, passed away at his family home in Chamberlain, So. Dak., shortly after noon last Friday, June 13th, his death due to infirmities of advanced age. Word of the death was received here late Friday.

This was the second death to strike the Smith family circle within seven months. Another brother, former Lusk Chief of Police Minis J. H. Smith, died in a local hospital on November 13, 1951, following surgery. He was 68 years of age at the time of his passing.

The Chamberlain man is survived by his wife, Viola, and one son, Willie, both of Chamberlain, So. Dak., and two brothers, Albert of Lusk, Wyo., and James, of Council Bluffs, Ia. He had been engaged in farming and ranching until three years ago when he retired.

Last rites were conducted last Sunday afternoon, June 15th, both services and interment taking place at Chamberlain.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith and their son, James and wife left early Saturday for Chamberlain to attend the services, returning home Monday.

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