Ridgeville:
Henry H. Smiley, 87, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Randolph Nursing Home. Henry was born on September 8, 1923 in Seree, KY to William Craven and Covey (Basham) Smiley. Henry served in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945 as a Private 1st Class.
Mr. Smiley will be sadly missed for his infectious smile. Over the course of years Henry worked for Marsh Warehouse in Yorktown; Dixon-DuHig car dealership in Muncie; Cowan Schools as a custodian; and as a carpenter with Benadum Construction. Henry loved to woodwork and has made over 30 clock cases and over 100 picture frames. He also loved children and enjoyed working at the school. Henry was a member at Corinth United Methodist Church in Muncie.
Henry is survived by step-son Leslie Bud'' Jester (wife, Dianne) and step-daughter Simone Joseph (husband, Claude), all of Muncie; nieces Norma Stephen (husband, Richard) of NC and Linda Carol Holiday of KY; nephew John Wheeler of KY; and special neighbors: Linda Harshman; Virginia Hiatt; Debbie Moyer; and Don & Rhonda Brown, all of Ridgeville.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; first spouse Vinnie (LeMaster) Smiley; second spouse Ethel Lucile (Bristow) Smiley; 2 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Rd. 3, Muncie with the funeral following at 11:00 a.m. If you would like to sign the online guest book and send condolences to the family you may do so by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com.