Harry D. Smithson age 64 of Lynchburg, Ohio died Saturday morning, March 23, 2002 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born November 12, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Harry D. and Veona M. (Trimble) Smithson. Mr. Smithson had served as a Highland County Deputy Sheriff for eighteen years and was presently working in the Civil Division. He was a U. S. Marine Corp veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, National Rifle Association and the Buckeye State Sheriff Association. He is survived by his wife, Leah Rae (Crew) Smithson whom he had married on July 12, 1959 in Wilmington, Ohio, daughters, Cynthia L. (Williard “Chico” Henry) Smithson-Henry of Dayton, Vickie Smithson of Illinois, son, Phillip Smithson of Lynchburg, grandchildren, Andrea and Antonio Smithson, Amber Rae Davis, Robbie Eugene Gibbs, great grandchild, Christopher Lee Dunn Jr. and one brother, Robert Smithson of California. Services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home in Lynchburg. The Rev. Harold Braley will officiate. Burial with honors will follow in the Lynchburg Masonic Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home in Lynchburg. Fraternal Order of Police services will be held at 7:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Highland County Society for Children and Adults, 930 North West Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 or to the American Lung Association, 11113 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242-1817.
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317 N. Washington St Greenfield Ohio 45123
We are sorry that we will not be able to atend the services of Harry. Tim is down with cancer and is unable to get out of bed. He wants Harry's family to know how deeply he cared for Harry and how deeply he will miss Harry. Steven, Michael and I will also miss Harry greatly. Harry was always so kind and Tim and the boys loved shooting and teaching with Harry. The boys loved listening to Harry's 'good old times' stories. We wish to send our love, prayers and sympathy to all of Harry's family. Tim took the news of Harry hard, he said he is going to miss that man greatly and that Harry was the best shooting buddie he ever had. Our love and sorrow are with you. God bless, The Fryer's
9108 Pigeon Roost Rd, Hillsboro,Ohio
We are sorry to hear of Harry's passing he was a great guy,we will miss ya
12674 Miami Trace Rd., Greenfield, OH 45123
To the family of Harry Smithson, We were sorry to hear about Harry's passing. He was a good man who did a lot for others. Harry was a dedicated officer for the Sheriff's Department and always faithful in his duties. A few years ago he gave the Highland County Society for Children and Adults quite a boost by telling others about how the Society helped him get hearing aids. Wednesday night we made a donation to the Society in Harry's memory. We would have liked to come to visitation, but must participate in a church service in Greenfield. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. With deepest sympathy, Ron and Dianna Coffey
137 West Pleasant St Hillsboro Ohio 45133
Phil, Vicki and families-- Very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Please know that you are in my prayers. Linda Wilkinson and family
PO Box 508 Lynchburg
Leah and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Harry. We will miss him, as he was a wonderful person. My girls remember the great doll house he made for them when they were small. It was so big it took up the whole livingroom. They had many hours of fun with it. Thanks so much. Dodi sends her love from Minnesota.
Roger, Sandy and family