Obituary of Malcolm Smith

Malcolm Chedsey Smith, 81, of Southern Shores, NC. died Friday, June 25, 2004, at Britthaven of the Outer Banks. He was born in Boston, MA and raised in Upper Montclair, NJ. Mr. Smith was an ME graduate of Brown University. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served as a Lieutenant, JG, in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theater of Operations. During his career, he worked 38 years for New Jersey Machine, Inc. and retired as Vice President of Midwest Operations. He had served as Sales Engineer, Midwest Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, and Director of Marketing and Sales. Mr. Smith was an aviation buff and had his private pilot’s license with commercial/water ratings and was a plane owner for 23 years. He held a lifetime membership in the First Flight Society. He was a devoted member of the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church where he served two terms on the Sessions and two years as Clerk of the Sessions. For over ten years Mal was active in the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department serving as a Board member for several years. He belonged to the Duck Woods Country Club, and was active in many community projects. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of sixty years, Marjorie Freeman Smith of the residence; one daughter, Margaret K. Skinner and husband Paul of Wilmore, KY; one son, Jeffrey P. Smith and wife Joanne of Ringwood, NJ; four grandchildren, David M. Skinner and wife Rose Marie of Ionia, MI; Benjamin P. Skinner of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Caleb D. Smith and Sarah E. Smith of Ringwood, NJ; and three great grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 11:00 AM at the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Dr. Robert Fields, Jr. Burial will be in the Memorial Bible Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2199, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 or to one’s favorite charity. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the on-line register. Twiford Funeral Home, Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is in charge of arrangements.