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Watson G. "Smitty" Smith, age 87, of Paradise Hills, on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, began sharing Heaven with family and friends. Watson was born and raised in Wisconsin. He served his country in the Army-Air Corps in WWII mostly in Alaska. He and his family came to Albuquerque in 1962. Watson worked with ACF and retired from GE in 1985. After retirement, he enjoyed volunteering his machining expertise for community service organizations. Watson was active in the Senior Meal Program within the Paradise Hills Senior Center where he cherished his many friendships. Along with his love of fishing and playing pool, woodcarving was one of his favorite hobbies. He was known by all as a man who was generous with his time and talents. He was preceded in death by first wife, Margaret Witt Smith in 1964; and second wife, Billie Wright Smith in 1974. Watson is survived by daughter, Gerry Richie and husband Tom; sons, Allen Smith and wife Chris, and Mark Smith; step-children, Rev. Harry Chapman and wife Sara, Susan Lovato and husband Richard, John Chapman and wife Kristin; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Watson; and dear friend Bette Jurgensen. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., at All Saints Lutheran Church, 4800 All Saints Rd NW, with Revs. Philip Wangberg and Harry Chapman officiating. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westside Cumberland Presbyterian Church building fund, P.O. Box 15209, Rio Rancho, NM 87174. Please visit our online guest book for Watson at RememberTheirStory.com French 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505)897-0300
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