Lewis R.B. Smith, 86, of Orefield, died Oct. 30, 2012, in Emeritus nursing care facility, Allentown.

He and his wife Gloria A. (Hein) Smith celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary last April 7.

Born Oct. 1, 1926, in Allentown, he was the son of the late Lewis A. and Blanche I. (Campbell) Smith.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War.

An electronic technician at Alcatel-Lucent, formerly AT&T and Western Electric for 31 years, he retired in 1987.

He was a member of Jordan United Church of Christ, South Whitehall, where he served as treasurer, deacon and elder.

His community involvement included past president, financial secretary and membership chairman of the Tri-Clover Fire Company, Orefield; past president of the former Orefield Playground Association; past president of the Orefield/ Parkland AARP; member of the Pioneers of Lucent; and life member and flag bearer of the former Vernon G. Kern VFW Post 8344, Schnecksville.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia L. Smith; sisters Dorothy Litzenberger and Mary Schaeffer; and a brother, George Smith.

Expressions of sympathy may be recorded at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church perpetual memorial fund, the church cemetery association and/or to Arcadia Hospice, all c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.