John Richard Smythe, Sr.

Born Oct 24, 1927, in Oak Park IL, Dick grew up in Chatham NJ, graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture, entered the US Army of Occupation in Japan after WWII, married Joyce in 1951, and then raised six surviving children, John of Greenville, Jim of NJ, Dave of Simpsonville, Walter of Spartanburg, Kay James of Greer, and Sue Marrapodi of Taylors. Also survived by 17 grandchildren; and two sisters, Judy Black of Cape Coral, FL and Alice McCabe of Lawrenceville, GA.

Dick was known for his independent self-confident spirit not afraid to take on any challenge from building soap box derby cars, to Boy Scout troop leader, to Power Squadron weather teacher, to designing intricate landscapes, to proprietor of The Whippletree Antiques shop in Westfield NJ, to general contractor designing and building his own house.

Dick and Joyce spent most of their married life in Westfield, NJ with summers enjoyed at Culver Lake in Branchville, NJ.

The Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at The Catholic Church of Jesus, Our Risen Savior, 2575 Reidville Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29301 where memorials can be made in lieu of flowers.

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