Jc Smithers

Smithers, JC passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2011. Beloved wife of Althea Pannell Smithers for 60 years, dear son of the late Mr. & Mrs. William Smithers, dear brother of the late Roy Darwin, George and Richard, our dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. JC taught mathematics at Soldan and Roosevelt High Schools in St. Louis for 25 years. His wife was also a teacher in the St. Louis School System for 32 years. He also coached the B-team baseball and football teams for 2 years while at Soldan. JC played 3 years of college baseball at Arkansas State University and signed a professional baseball contract with Shreveport, LA, a member of the Chicago White Sox organization. JC was an avid golfer with a 6 handicap and also had three hole-in-ones. Mr. Smithers spent 5 ½ years in the Army, WWII, reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Zion United Methodist Church, 1603 Union Road, St. Louis, MO 63125 would be appreciated. Services: Funeral Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 11AM at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons (South County), 4830 Lemay Ferry Road. Burial with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. VISITATION WED. 4:00 TO 7:00 PM. January 05, 2011
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS
4830 Lemay Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 894-8444
January 06, 2011
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS
4830 Lemay Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 894-8444
January 06, 2011
12:30 PM to 12:45 PM

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
2900 Sheridan
Saint Louis, MO 63125