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Obituary for Harvey Phillip Smith
Harvey Phillip Smith of Milford was born September 30, 1928 in River Rouge, Michigan to Harry George and Vere LaVonne (nee: Canfield) Smith. He died August 14, 2018 at the age of 89.
Mr. Smith is the beloved husband of 69 years to Loretta Joan (nee: Papow) Smith. Loving father of Kathleen (John) Guy, Donald (Sue Lockhart) Smith, Kenneth (Emily) Smith, Sharon Neilson, the late Fredrick Smith, the late David Smith and the late Ronald Smith. Also 23 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his sisters Della and Patricia. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Mr. Smith enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, dancing and telling jokes. In addition, he liked golf and bowling. He liked to exercise his mind by playing Sudoku, working on crossword puzzles, and other brain teasers and he loved to watch Jeopardy. He was know to be very social and a family man. A devout Catholic, his faith was important to him and he read the Bible every day. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral mass from St. William Catholic Church, 531 Common Street, Walled Lake, Saturday, 10 AM (In State 9:30 AM). Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 N. Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Friday 3-8 PM (Vigil Service 7 PM). Memorials to the family appreciated.
