wiley james smitherman
Mr Wiley J Smitherman, 78, Parkersburg, West Virginia, died Nov. 7, 2005 at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born July 8, 1927 in Watauga County, N.C., a son of the late Harvey M. and Berlie M. Millsaps Smitherman.
Mr Smitherman was retired from Bordon Dairy as a truck driver and served as a U.S. Navy veteran during World War II. He also enjoyed camping and hunting with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Carte Smitherman; four children, Sandra K. Wilson of Parkersburg, Angela D McLeod and husband, Brian, of Ocean Springs, Miss., Kenny Carte, Jr. and Scott Carte, both of Ravenswood; ten grandchildren, Shawn A. Fluharty and wife, Jenny; Chase E. Fluharty and wife, karen; Michael C. Field and wife, Gerri; Kristi D. Wilson and husband, Tim; Kristina D. Brown, Ashley, Sammy, Logan, Mason and Trevor Carte; six great-grandchildren, Olivia and Emily Fluharty, Peyton and Parker Field, Austin Wilson, and Matthew Carte; and one brother, Earl Smitherman and wife, Beulah, of Parkersburg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Kelley Smitherman; two daughters, Pamela Sue Field and Cathy M Smitherman;great-grandson, Dillon Wilson; and one sister Kate Childress. A gathering of friends and family was held Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1-3 p.m. at Mineral Wells Baptist Church to celebrate the life of Mr. Smitherman. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Online registerbook at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.
Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg, West Virginia, were in charge of arrangements.