Tracy Earl Smalley

Tracy Earl Smalley, 63, a resident of Shirley, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 22, 2012, at his home following an extended illness. He was born April 5, 1949, in Shirley to the late Woodrow W. and Celia (Whisman) Smalley.

A 1967 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had been employed at Chrysler Corp., Pres Glas and Michael Bonne. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years: Mary (Redmon) Smalley, whom he married April 17, 1971; three children: Tracy W. (Candi) Smalley of Kennard, Amanda Smalley and Michael Smalley both of Shirley; eight grandchildren: Cameron Douglas, Brady and Kailyn Harrison, Maddie Case, Makenzie and Trent Smalley, Austin and Heather Savage; three sisters: Lola Wolski of Shirley, Jean Fairchild of Spiceland and Jane (Ken) Fort of Georgia; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: William and Lemuel Smalley.