Notes:
Smallwood, John Frank
-----------------------------------
SMALLWOOD, J. Frank Age 93 of Harrison Twp., passed away Sunday, December 23, 2007 at the Grafton Oaks Nursing Center. He was born January 2, 1914 in Trotwood, OH, son of the late John R. & Clara A. Smallwood. Frank was a retired Mechanical Engineer with NCR Corporation, was a WW II Army/Air Force Veteran, a 1932 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and a 1950 graduate of Indiana Tech. Preceded in death by his parents, and 3 brothers, Paul, Howard and Wilbur Smallwood and a niece, Lois Caverlee, Frank is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, E. Lillian Smallwood; a daughter, Cindy (Bob) Cavossa of FL; 2 granddaughters, Patricia Midkiff of Toledo and Lisa (Barry) Irbing of FL; a great-grandson, Alex Irbing; a brother & sister in law, Bill and Mary Laughlin of New Lebanon and special friends, Tina Klingle and Karen Moore, along with numerous other relatives and friends. It was Frank's wish that his body be cremated. A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 12, at The Gables at Singing Woods, 140 E. Woodbury Dr., Dayton with Chaplain Joyce Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Frank's memory.
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 1/9/2008.