Peter James Smith, Jr. was born on February 14, 1928 in Forsyth, MT to Peter and Alice Smith. He went home to the Lord on March 13, 2016 at the age of 88.
Peter was in the Army during the Korean Campaign. He was actively involved with the American Legion and VFW. He loved working on Model T’s and making them run. Peter was also a very proficient card shark, and a kind and caring man. He would help anyone with anything.
His siblings are Ada Downer (his twin), Ruby Schiffer, Bill Smith, and Mary Lambeth (deceased).
Peter was preceded in death by his wife Annie R. Smith.
He has numerous children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday March 21st at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Forsyth, with Pastor Bill Sikes officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at the Forsyth Cemetery. Refreshments will be served at the church following the graveside service.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Miles City VA Community Living Center, or the Custer County Library in Miles City, MT.
In Memory of Peter J. Smith: Do not be sad. Rejoice; rejoice in the name of the Lord that Peter (Papa) is finally home with the love of his life and the Good Lord.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00PM
Monday March 21, 2016
1st Baptist Church of Forsyth
1625 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
Interment with Full Military Honors
3:00 PM
Monday March 21, 2016
Forsyth Cemetey
2804 Old Hwy 10
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Cathy Byron says
A pleasant man with a pleasant smile.
Rest in peace.
Justine gierke says
Such a sweet man, you will be missed.
Cara Blaylock says
PopPop was an amazing person and I’ll miss him greatly! I’ll never forget his face when I made him pancakes and accidently put baking soda in the recipe instead of baking powder. The first bite was a bit of a shocker but he didn’t say a word and ate every single bite so my feelings weren’t hurt. That’s the kind of man he was, always put everyone ahead of himself. He was mine and my brothers guardian angel and took very good care of us the first few years of our life so we didn’t end up in the foster system and for that, I’m eternally thankful. Rest in Peace PopPop and tell that beautiful wife of yours I miss her as well!
Ron and Carol Moore says
Pete was a kind and gentle soul. I enjoyed seeing him for coffee in the mornings when I worked at the Speedway. I also remember his generous gift of rhubarb to the cafe and me personally. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandi & Jack Van Pelt says
Pete was a very nice man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lori and Ken Reierson says
L o bed visiting with Pete at the apartments…such a wonderful human being.
Paul and Juanita Mc Danold says
Pete was a great guy who really enjoyed visiting with anybody, he had a great sense of humor and a heart of gold. Now he will be with Annie again to grow the tomatoes and make Annie’s famous salsa. Rest in peace Pete