Custer Hamilton Smith

Custer H. Smith, age 89, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina. Custer had lived in St. Helen for the past 25 years previously of Sterling, and Ferndale, Michigan. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416 of St. Helen, he also was a member of the Eagles Lodge, and the VFW in Roscommon. He was a member of the Electricians union and enjoyed Hunting, Boating, and Flying. He is survived by a daughter- Debbie Smith-Thompson and son- Daniel Smith both of Macomb, 2 granddaughters, and a brother Donald (Ruth) Smith of Kannapolis, NC; there is also a niece Donna Smith of Kannapolis, NC; and a nephew Paul Smith of Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruby and a sister Catherine Fent. Visitation of Custer will begin Monday, March 24 from 6-9 PM at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen. The funeral will be Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 1:00PM at the Funeral Home. Burial will take place at the Fairview Cemetery in St. Helen with Veterans Honors. Pastor Daniel Stoneback will officiate.