FALL RIVER - Howard L. Smith Jr., 57, of Fall River, formerly of Bridgewater, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Framingham, he was the son of Pasqualina (Pat) Karlson of Bridgewater and the late Howard L. Smith Sr.
Mr. Smith attended Bridgewater schools.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Panama.
Mr. Smith was a machinist and worked for Texas Instruments, Schick and Yale Corp.
He was a sports fan and followed many of the New England teams.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Smith and Patricia Gammerman; three sisters, Joyce Anderson of Plymouth, Susan Killion of Maine and Karen Hickey of Bridgewater; one brother, Arthur R. Karlson Jr. of Bridgewater; and several aunts, uncles and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Barbara Smith Coderre.
A memorial service will be held at 10 am. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the First Baptist Church, Summer St., Bridgewater. Burial will be private.