His graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at
the Atlanta Cemetery, with the Rev. Rob Roy
officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the
Atlanta American Legion. Quiram-Peasley Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smalley farmed in Atlanta Township.
He served in the Army Air Corps during World War
II, from Jan. 26, 1942, until Oct. 13, 1945. He was
a staff sergeant and tower operator in Africa, Asia
and America.
He was born Nov. 24, 1919, in Hopedale, the
second son of Harvey James and Grace Irene Baker
Smalley.
He is survived by several cousins, including
caregivers Duane Smalley and Jean Beyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and
beloved brother Marvyn Smalley.
He was a member of the Atlanta United Methodist
Church.
Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Museum.
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