This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mabeone Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.cattaraugus/10767/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BEULAH - Mr. Anvil James Smith passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at his home in Beulah. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 17, 1931. He served with honor and pride in the U.S. Navy during Korea from 1948 to 1952 as a UDT diver (Seal). He married Dee "D.J." in 1979 when they resided in Maine. They have been residents of the Beulah community for 19 years. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Dee; a brother, Robert Smith; sisters, Pamela Smith and Nora Smith, all of New York City, N.Y.; a son, James Smith; a daughter, Terry Luckenhaus of Monroe, Mo.; three stepchildren, Don Gilbert, Dana Leighton and David Leighton; an adopted daughter, Cindi Ward; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His pride was his grandson, Eric, who now is serving in Korea, after three tours in Iraq. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Foothills Food Pantry, 233 Cooper St., Dobson, NC 27017. A service of remembrance and celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Oak Grove Baptist Church for the community and its people. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Alton Bledsoe. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com. Mt Airy News 11 June 2009 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.