Nov. 16, 1924 - Jan. 18, 1976.

SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Paul Smith, 51, formerly of Sheridan, died Sunday in Broomton, N.J.

He was born Nov. 16, 1924, in Sheridan and married Helen Smith in Buffalo. The couple moved to Broomton where he was owner-operater of a hotel and lounge at the time of his death.

Mr. Smith was a member of the Elks Lodge and Catholic Church.

Survivors include the widow; three sons, Paul, Mike and Gary and a daughter, Terri, all of Broomton; two brothers, Francis of Sheridan and Vincent of Danville, Calif., and a sister, Rita Wolff of New York City.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Champion's Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Delaney officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.

The Billings Gazette - Jan. 21, 1976.