Mr. Jack E. Smith's Obituary
Jack E. Smith - 97, WWII combat veteran and Panama Canal Zone Policeman, after a long illness, passed away in Alexander City, AL on February 14, 2017. Jack was born in Alexander City in 1919 and graduated with the Alex City High School class of 1938. He moved to the Republic of Panama where he served as a Canal Zone Police Officer. He remained in the Canal Zone, except for his service with the US Army in Europe during WWII, until he retired in 1970. Jack was an avid golfer while in the Canal Zone and remained so well into his 80s. He won many trophies during tournament play and scored several "holes in one" over the years. As he became a "senior player" Jack was recognized on several occasions by shooting scores lower than his age.
Jack is survived by his son, William T. Smith of Portland, OR; son-in-law, Allen H. Cotton of Prattville; grandchildren, Daniel and Kendra Coulson of Houston, TX; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Avery Smith; daughter, Edith Smith Cotton; and parents, Earnest Earl and Jessie Green Smith.
Graveside Service for Mr. Jack Earnest Smith, 97, of Alexander City, will be Friday, February 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. John Hill will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home.
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