Howard E. Smalley, age 74 of Leesburg, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at the Highland District Hospital. He was born on May 17, 1931, in Greenfield, the son of the late William and Mary (Cashour) Smalley. He attended the Leesburg Friends Church. He was a self-employed contractor and was founder and chairman of the “Leesburg Coffee Club”, held nearly every morning in his garage. On August 1, 1964, he married his wife Barbara (Rodgers) Smalley in Leesburg, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Suanne and Don Edwards of Hillsboro, a step-son, Randy (Melody) Dixon of Hillsboro, a grandson, David Howard Edwards of Hillsboro, two step-grandchildren, Nicki Louk and Nathan Dixon both of South Carolina, a brother, Richard Smalley of Florida, and a sister, Barbara Jean Smalley, also of Florida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Smalley and Robert Smalley, and one sister Georgianna LeVan. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Leesburg Friends Church. Pastors John Fitzgerald and Robert Carroll will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Leesburg. Friends may call on Friday, December 30, 2005 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Leesburg Friends Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Leesburg Friends Church, 149 South Street, Leesburg, Ohio 45135. The Turner Funeral Home in Leesburg is serving the family. For more information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
4028 Brushwood Way Castle Rock, CO 80109
With our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to you and yours. Spencer (Tiger) Burgess and Family
4124 Country Club Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33904
Our Dearest Barbara, Randy, Suanne and families ...
Our hearts were truly saddened when we heard about Howard. Please know how much we wish we could be there to give you hugs and a shoulder to cry on. You are very, very special to us and even though we are far away, please know we are here for you however we can help. Someone to talk to, someone to listen, someone who understands ... yes, we're just a phone call away. There will be some tough days ahead ... but with God's help, you will get through them. We loved being neighbors ... those were the good ole days. What great memories we will always have! Take care of yourselves and each other.
Our thoughts and prayers are truly with you!
Much Love ... Brenda Slater Cooper (on behalf of mom as well)
6750 US RT 22 SE NEW HOLLAND, OHIO 43145
WHEN I READ THE NAME HOWARD E. SMALLEY IN OUR LOCAL RECORD HERALD. A FLOOD OF MEMORIES CAME BACK TO ME. I CAN REMEMBER "PEEWEE" FROM MY VERY EARLY LIFE. HE WAS SO KIND TO MY PARENTS (HANK&KATIE HYER) MY DAD PASSED AWAY IN 1979 AND MOM IN 1999. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WANTED YOU TO KNOW I HAVEN'T FORGOT YOU FOLKS FROM MANY YEARS AGO. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES, JODIE (HYER)WILT
1335 Northwoods Dr. Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Barbara and family, I was shocked and saddened to learn of Howard's death. He was someone I was proud to know and call a friend. I have many fond memories of our encounters over the years while I worked for the Health Department. He was one of the good guys. My condolences. I'm sorry I was unable to attend visitation.
DON
Barbara and Suanne,
I was sad to hear of Howard's passing. And I am sorry that I was unable to come to the funeral. Our son, Ross, had minor surgery on the 30th. Mom told me there were a lot of people there. I am thinking of you and Suanne and what a blessing that Howard was able to be with David Howard for even a short time. Those times will always be precious. I have a lot of pictures in my house of Brooke (now 22) and Dad and look at them every day.
529 West Main St. Leesburg, OH 45135
Dear Suanne,
I am sorry I was unable to attend the services. I pray that God blesses you with many wonderful memories of your dad...he was such a wonderful man and a pillar in the community.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Kris