Israel Smith

Notes:

On the 1940 census, Israel, his wife, Eve, and son Emmanuel were living on Belmont Street in Tyler, Texas. He was an attorney in private practice.


Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave memorial page:

Israel Smith, of Tyler, who passed away on Wednesday, September 7, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, March 24 1911. In 1915 he moved with his family to Tyler where he made his lifetime home.

Mr. Smith was a graduate of John Tyler High School and received his BA and LLB degrees from the University of Texas. In 1937 he married the late Eve Abramsky of Kingston, Ontario, Canada; they were married for 69 years. He is survived by his children, Manny and Ileane Smith of Pittsburgh, PA and Jerome and Sharon Smith of Lexington, MA, his granddaughter Judy and Adam Kaufman, great grandchildren Jamie and Jake Kaufman of Sharon, MA. One grandson, David Smith, predeceased him.

Mr. Smith was a prominent lawyer in the Tyler legal community for many years. He also was a Founder of Western Foundry and served as its president until its acquisition by Woodward Corporation in 1959. He served as Regional Vice President of the Texas Manufacturers' Association and Chairman of the Texas Chapter of the American Foundrymens Society. Mr. Smith was a Shriner and Past Master of St. John's Masonic Lodge.

He was a lifelong, active member of the Tyler Jewish community, as a member and past president of Congregation Ahavath Achim, a past president of the Tyler B'nai Brith and Jewish Federation of Tyler. He was also a strong and passionate supporter of the State of Israel.

He was an avid reader, loved opera, travel and gardening. He continued his education and love of learning throughout his life and was a frequent user of the Tyler Public Library and the UT Tyler cultural series.

On March 24, 2011, Mr. Smith celebrated his 100th birthday with a special service and brunch at Congregation Ahavath Achim attended by many members of his family, friends and admirers. In recognition of his 100th birthday, the Senate of Texas passed Resolution No. 462 on March 9.2011; he also received many awards and letters of commendation from national, state and local officials.

Mr. Smith had the benefit in recent years of loving care by Veronica Wade, Lula Johnson, Margie Jackson, Ruthie Shaw, Martha Becerra, Katrina Sanders, and Kathy Tull.
Graveside services were held on September 9 at Ahavath Achim Cemetery. Contributions may be made to contributions to Congregation Ahavath Achim, 3501 S Donnybrook, Tyler, TX 75701. Arrangements by Lloyd James Funeral Home of Tyler. www.lloydjamesfuneralhome.com

Family/Spouse: Eve Ambramsky. Eve was born on 16 Mar 1912 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Aug 2006 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas; was buried in Ahavath Achim Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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