Funeral services for Chesley Foster Smith, Jr., 89, of Longview will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Piney Cemetery in Harleton. A time of visitation will take place prior to the service at 10:00 A.M. at Downs Funeral Home. CF went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Pallbearers will be Jeff Smith, Corey Smith, Chesley Smith, Brett Sharp, Tyler Ray and Kevin Ray. Mr. Smith was born June 14, 1924, in Harleton to the late Chesley Foster Smith, Sr. and Etta Florence Oney Smith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, devoted father and papa. He graduated Salutatorian from Harleton Schools, was a member of the original football team, and loved going to homecoming as an honoree. CF was an active member of the Odd Fellows Lodge for many years and enjoyed the Rebeccas with his wife and soulmate Lois. He retired from Suburban Propane after many years of service. He is survived by his daughter, Toni; son-in-law, Bert Sharp of Longview; his son, Jeff Smith and daughter-in-law, Tina of Rapid City, South Dakota; step-daughters, Geneva Busby, of Baytown, Beverly Carter of Keller, and Charles Wood of Meridian, Mississippi; grandchildren, Brent Sharp of Harleton, Nathan Sharp, Corey Smith of Longview, Chesley Smith of Gilmer, and great grandchild Lucy Lynn, and a number of loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois; daughter, Mary Ann Hall; sisters, Verna Mae Owens and Marie Wheeler; and brother, James Smith. The family would like to express thanks to the nursing staff at Pinetree Home Health, Heart to Heart Hospice, Dr. Kiser and Dr. Julia Lundy; and caregivers, Ollie Ovilla Luz, Milla, Veronica and Nyesha Jones. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.