Harold E. Smart Jr.

Harold E. Smart, Jr. 65, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born February 6, 1952 in Xenia, Ohio, the son of the late Harold Sr. & Katherine (Cline) Smart.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Smart.

On November 26, 1971 in West Milton, Ohio, he married DayeAnn (Knight) Smart and she survives along with their two daughters, Danielle N. Smart and Kathleen M. (Lucas S. Broshears) Smart, both of Columbus; two granddaughters, Angela and Alison, and two brothers, William (Marlecia) Smart of North Carolina and Richard (Theresa) Smart of Tipp City and numerous nieces and nephews.

Harold worked for Honda of America for thirty four years before retiring in 2014 from the Paint Department.  He was a founding member of the Logan County Hand Gun Association and an active participant in monthly gun competitions for over thirty years. He was a passionate gun enthusiast and a member of  both I.H.M.S.A. and the N.R.A.  He was an avid movie watcher, enjoying anything with cowboys, explosions, or aliens. Throughout their forty five year marriage, Harold was a loving husband who never forgot an anniversary. He was an amazing father and extraordinary grandfather who always had time to spend, stories to tell, and hugs to give. Anyone who was lucky enough to call him 'friend' knew he was their friend for life.

Pastor H. Kearns will officiate the funeral service Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Bellefontaine.  Calling hours will be held Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 5 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Bellefontaine Cemetery.

The staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Bellefontaine assisted the family with arrangements.