Paul Morrow Smith

Paul Morrow Smith, 90, of Morgantown, WV, peacefully passed away to be with his Lord

and Savior on November 23, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on October

19, 1933 in Sandy Hollow (New Bloomfield) in Perry County, PA to the late Frank and

Mildred Harper Smith.

In addition to his loving wife Mary Ellen of 63 years, he is survived by his children, Betsy

Frownfelter and her husband Michael, David Smith and his fiancé Michelle Snyder, and

Jeff Smith and his wife Lois; grandchildren, Ashley McFerren and her husband Caleb,

Kelsey Wells and her husband Marty, Carder Smith, Katie Smith, Michael Frownfelter,

Matthew Frownfelter, Kevin Smith, and Kyle Smith; great grandchildren, Annika and Lyla

McFerren; sisters-in-law, Jean Smith, Barbara Smith, and Mary Snyder; and several

nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Tammy Smith

and siblings, Harper Smith and Phillip Smith.

Paul graduated from Hummelstown High School in 1951 where he played football with

his twin brother Phil. He also played saxophone in the band and was active with the Boy

Scouts. He graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's degree in Dairy

Science, and earned a Masters degree in Food Science from WVU. He served 3 years

in the U.S. Army, primarily stationed in Panama, where he thoroughly enjoyed scuba

diving and the local culture.

In his professional career he was the Superintendent of the West Virginia University

Dairy Plant, as well as Assistant Professor of Food Science and served as an Extension

Specialist. Paul led the WVU Dairy Judging team, and enjoyed taking the team to

compete across the U.S. Paul served in various roles with the West Virginia Dairy

Products Association, including Chief Executive Officer.

Along with spending time with his family, Paul especially enjoyed trout fishing at his

beloved "Smoke Hole" WV, cherishing the time he spent there with his brothers, his

cousin Ron and nephew Dale. He was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Morgantown for over 60 years. His faith in Christ brought him much comfort and strength

throughout his life. He was very active in the Suncrest Kiwanis club for 53 years,

including four terms as president, and was awarded the Kiwanis Legion of Honor award.

He was committed to the creation and maintenance of Indian Park in Suncrest, and

proudly served on the board of the Ronald McDonald House in Morgantown.

Thank you to all who have been involved in his outstanding care over the past 3 years.

Your dedication and compassion is very much appreciated.

Friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St. Morgantown, on

Thursday November 30th from 3-7 pm. Visitation will continue at St. Paul Lutheran

Church, 309 Baldwin St. Morgantown, on Friday December 1st at 10:00am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00am, with Pastor Tony Setley officiating.

Interment will be 12:00 pm Saturday, December 2nd at St John's Cemetery, 4605 E. Trindle Rd. Mechanicsburg, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Suncrest

Kiwanis Club, or your preferred children's charity.

Online condolences may be made at hastingsfuneralhome.com.