Dale Raymond Smith

Dale Raymond Smith, 87, of Coatesville, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of the late Ethel (Ross) Smith who passed away in 2018. Born in Coatesville he was the son of the late Walter Earl and Mary Kathryn (Peace) Smith. Dale was an area resident all his life.

He graduated from Scott High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He began his career at the Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO) as a lineman and retired 34 years later from the PJM Interconnection as a load dispatcher. He was a clarinet and saxophone player in the Lukens Band for many years. Dale was an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing, stamp and coin collecting, and spending time with friends and Elaine.

He is survived by his sons, Ross E. (Beverly) Smith of Harrisburg, and Stephan D. (Jessica) Smith of Coatesville, grandchildren, Brea (Todd) Mumma of Harrisburg, and Gavin Smith of Coatesville, a brother, Larry (Marcy) Smith of Ogunquit, ME, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Beverly (Smith) Matthews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a future date at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Tunnel To Towers Foundation. To make a donation please click HERE .

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com