Harley LeRoy Smith Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Harley Smith, Jr., age 77, of Fonda, Iowa died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Fonda Specialty Care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Church of Christ in Fonda. Burial will follow in the Cedar Cemetery in Fonda. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. The Mahaney Funeral Home in Fonda is in charge of the arrangements. Harley LeRoy Smith, Jr., was born October 16, 1940 in Rockwell City, Iowa, the son of Harley James Smith, Sr. and Viola (Christiansen) Smith. Harley grew up in Fonda, and graduated from Fonda High School in 1959. On December 4, 1960, Harley was united in marriage to Catherine Johnson at Elfsborg Lutheran Church in rural Pomeroy. Together, they were blessed with two children: Randy and Traci. Harley owned and operated a gas and service station in Fonda. He made many memories there over the years. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Fonda. Harley also had a special love for model trains. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 57 years, Catherine Smith of Fonda, Iowa; son, Randy Smith of Fonda, Iowa; daughter, Traci (Paul) Porter of Chanute, Kansas; grandchildren: Gregory Smith, Joshua Smith, Kayla Smith (fiancé, Alex Struss), Rebecca Smith, Kevin Porter, Anita Porter; great grandchildren: Ethan, Axel, Lindsay, Kyle, Jaden, and Hunter; niece, Tami Smith; nephew, Darin Smith; Margaret Nomann; extended family and friends. Harley was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Larry Smith.

Harley LeRoy Smith Jr.

October 16, 1940 - November 21, 2017