Paul Russell Smith Jr.'s Obituary
Paul Russell Smith, Jr., 89, passed away on January 21, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Paul was born on April 27, 1926 in Washington D.C to Paul Russell and Christine Wenonah (Platz) Smith, He served his country in the United States Army and then the United States Air Force. He was also a member of the Akdar Shriners for many years and was a past treasurer and recorder. He loved trains and it was among his favorite hobby. He met and married his wife, Mary on June 8, 1990 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and they shared 25 memorable years together. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Gulitti; son, Robert Sunday; parents, Paul and Chrisitne Smith; two sisters, Janice Bolt and Emily. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Sunday-Smith; children, Donna Sunday, Todd Sunday, Terry Sunday and wife, Suzzan, Adrian Smith, Valerie Maurer and husband, Tom, and Diane Birsner; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children. No local services are planned.
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