Date of birth: 11 Sep 1924
Date of death: 12 Jan 2015

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Burial Information

Section 02 (Click Here for Section Map)
Cemetery: Odd Fellows Cemetery
Plot: 169A-06
Status: Occupied

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Veteran Information

Branch: US ARMY AIR CORPS
Years Served: -1943
War/Campaign: WORLD WAR II
Military Notes: Mabry Smith served in the Army Air Corps in World War II with the 493rd Bomb Group stationed at Debach, England, a B-17 outfit. Besides sending the bombers into Germany, the base took a hit from a V2 rocket intended for London. It missed London, but Mabry, who was near the point of impact, survived.

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Notes

Obituary
Wyatt M. Smith, Sr.
Madison - Wyatt Mabry Smith, Sr., 90, died Monday, January 12, 2015 at Hospice Ministries. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lexington.

Mr. Smith was born on September 11, 1924, in Tchula, MS; the son of the late, Walter L. Smith and Rossa H. Mabry Smith. He graduated from Tchula High School in 1942. A veteran, he served his country during WWII, entering the US Air Force in 1943. Mr. Smith served in the 8th Air Force in England from 1944 - 1945 with a B-17 Bomber Group. He received his honorable discharge in 1946. Mr. Smith continued his education at Holmes Community College from 1946-1948 and was a member of both the baseball and football teams. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1952. Mr. Smith owned and operated the Tchula Super Market for 35 years. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and the Greasy Bayou Hunting Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Billie Smith and sister, Leslie Dell Cobb.

He is survived by his son, Wyatt M. Smith, Jr., of Madison; granddaughter, Jamie A. Smith of Madison and brothers, George S. Smith of Jackson and Walter E. (Buddy) Smith of Greenwood.

Memorials may be made to the Palmer Home for Children, P.O. Box 746, Columbus, MS 39703.

Family Relations of Wyatt Mabry Smith, Sr.
Spouse:
Billie Laurine Smith Smith


Military Notes
As provided by Wyatt Smith regarding his father: "Dad served in the Army Air Corp in WWII. He entered the Army on his birthday in 1943 and was assigned to the 493rd Bomb Group stationed at Debach, England. This was a B17 bomber based. He served in a ground support unit. During this time the Germans were launching V2's toward London. One night one hit not far from my father's tent. I am sure those were difficult times for all of those young men who served."

Obituary states... he served his country during World War II, entering the US Air Force in 1943.

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