Burnie Harold Smith, 82, of Tornado passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Braley Care Home St. Albans after a long battle with alzheimer’s disease.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Willard and Stella Clay Smith, brothers Billy and Leo Smith and sister Ilene Long.
Burnie was a retired Master Sergeant in the U S Air Force, with 20 years service from the Berlin Airlift, through the Vietnam War. He was a retired Coal Miner and a member of the UMWA.
Burnie is survived by his wife; Norma, sons; Carl (Gail) Smith of Shallotte, NC, Teddy (Teresa) Smith of Sod, Terry (Melody) Smith of Sumerco, Anthony (Joyce) Smith of Yawkey, Charles Smith of Shallotte, Curtis (Heather) Smith of Davidson, NC, daughter Katherine (Craig) Heinaman of Dunbar, brother Shelby Smith of Morrisvale, ten grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday November 27, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial with military grave side rites will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park Alum Creek. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, WV Chapter, 1601 2nd Ave, Charleston, WV 25387