Richard "Dick" E. Smith

Walford- Richard E Smith was born March 23, 1933 in Webster, Iowa, the son of Charles F. & Mildred J. (White) Smith. He graduated from North English High School in 1950 and was drafted into the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955. On August 8, 1954 Dick was united in marriage to Betty N. Reinert at the North English Christian Church, North English. They lived in Webster, Millersburg and Walford since 1997. Dick was the manager of the Harper Quary for 20 years. He also owned and operated the J&C Café in Keswick, worked for Ready Mix in North English and sold Watkins products. Dick was a member of the Webster United Methodist Church and later attended the Clover Ridge United Methodist Church in Walford. He enjoyed coffee time with family and friends. Dick died on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Colonial Manor of Amana at the age of 83 years.

Dick is survived by his wife Betty of Walford; two daughters Debra (Gary) Hall of Walford and Kimberly (Richard) Ebsen of Middle Amana; one granddaughter Jennifer Ebsen; two great granddaughters Arianna Ebsen & Kailee Ebsen; a step grandson Jason Hall; a sister Doris Lockridge of North English; and a sister-in-law Helen Smith of Stewartville, MN. He was preceded by his parents; a brother Charles D Smith; and two sisters Betty Chitwood and Dorothy Buser.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Clover Ridge United Methodist Church, Walford. Rev. Mike Townsley will officiate. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Clover Ridge United Methodist Church, Walford. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Clover Ridge United Methodist Church. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com