Smith Strevel, age 90, of Hillsboro went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening May 25, 2010 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law,  Julie and Leroy Foster of Wilmington.   He was born in Shelby City, Kentucky, September 12, 1919, the son of the late Smith and Delsie (Case) Strevel.  Smith was immersed into Christ and was a member of the Freedom Fellowship Church of Hillsboro, and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army.  Smith enjoyed fishing, gardening, feeding the birds, and visiting with family, friends and neighbors.  He spent much of his time visiting those friends who were confined to their homes.   While serving in the Army in Fort Worth, Texas, Smith met and married June Ellen (Leyerly) Strevel, his wife of 65 years.  They were married March 14, 1942, and she passed away September 25, 2007.   Smith farmed in Highland and Clinton counties several years before working and retiring from Holladay Brothers Mill in Hillsboro.     In addition to his daughter and son-in law, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Smitty and Linda Strevel of Moultrie, Georgia, three grandchildren, Brett (Michelle) Foster of Newburgh, Indiana, Christy (Steve) Brown of Wilmington, Shannon Stryker of Wilmington, five great grandchildren, Stevie and Gabriella Brown of Wilmington, Mallory and Brooke Foster of Newburgh, Indiana and Peyton Stryker of Wilmington, a brother, Elwood (Peggy) Strevel of Perry, Florida, a brother-in-law Dean Leyerly of Midland, Texas and a sister-in-law Lois (Leonard) Morris of Wichita, Kansas.  In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.  Funeral services for Smith will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at the Freedom Fellowship Church in Hillsboro.  Jerry Fyffe and Mike Brown will officiate.  Burial with military honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Freedom Fellowship Church in Hillsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Hospice, 200 R. Gordon Dr. P.O. Box 123 Wilmington, Ohio 45177.

Alfred Cramton and Family
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
08:55 PM

To the family,

My family was proud to have known Smith and June for 35 or more years. June worked for my grandfather Harshbarger at the corner grocery. That is how we also came to know Smith. They were both great people who loved you all. I know Smith was a great gardener also.

We celebrate his life!

Al and Ann Cramton Donna Harshbarger Cramton Angie and Bob Miller and family

Alfred Cramton and Family
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
08:55 PM

To the family,

My family was proud to have known Smith and June for 35 or more years. June worked for my grandfather Harshbarger at the corner grocery. That is how we also came to know Smith. They were both great people who loved you all. I know Smith was a great gardener also.

We celebrate his life!

Al and Ann Cramton Donna Harshbarger Cramton Angie and Bob Miller and family

Bob and Dolly black and Family
Thursday, May 27, 2010
10:24 AM

So sorry and yet PRAISE THE LORD. What wonderful parents we were BLESSED with.

Because of JESUS, Dolly and Family

Thursday, May 27, 2010
10:04 PM

Paul Cluxton
Thursday, May 27, 2010
10:13 PM

Smitty and Julie, Marilyn Whiting fowarded the news of the passing of your father. It was a joy to see that you were able to help your dad to be close together. I am glad to read of his church fellowship, too. May God continue to uphold and bless you. In thanksgiving, Paul Cluxton Martinsville High School class of 63

Kenny Stephens (kwstephensjr@q.com)
Friday, May 28, 2010
02:57 AM

Julie,

I am very sorry for your loss. As you well know, your father was a good guy and will be deeply missed, but you also realize how lucky we all are when our parents live long enough for us to become adults and to appreciate the many things they have done for us over the years. You were blessed with two such parents.

Dennis & Cheryl Irwin
Friday, May 28, 2010
10:25 AM

Julie & Smitty, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the neighborhood now that both of your parents are gone. They will be truly missed, but we know where they are. We will see them again some day. Dennis & Cheryl Irwin

Linda (Strevel) Smalley
Friday, May 28, 2010
01:41 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Smith. He was always my favorite Uncle and I am so glad that I was able to see him last summer. You have my deepest sympathy. Love, Linda (Strevel) Smalley

Andrew, Carmen and Ethan Boy
Friday, May 28, 2010
10:17 PM

We are so sorry for your loss of a very obviously loved family man. Our prayers are with you all, and yet, we rejoice that you will see him again one day.

Dianne Robbins Wilson
Sunday, May 30, 2010
09:02 AM

Dear Julie,Smitty and Family Sorry to hear of your loss. Both of your parents were so nice. We all had been friends since you lived down by us on Anderson Road. Know God is with you all now and for ever.You are in my prayers. Dianne

Monday, May 31, 2010
09:01 AM

To the family of Smith I am so sorry I was out of town over the weekend and could not be there, he always had a smile and a kind word. Danny Butler ( the mailman )

Joyce and Donna Throckmorton
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
09:23 PM

Julie and Smithy, We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Smith was a very well liked man. We all will miss him,but we know where he is and I'm sure your mom is very happy to see him.May God Bless your families.

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