South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Edward George Smith

Died: Friday, January 15, 2010

Age: 84

Edward George Smith, 84, died Jan. 25.

Mr. Smith owned Saneco Cleaners, which began in 1950 when his father loaned him $100 and the former owner loaned the rest to take over the dry-cleaning business at 4040 S. Grand Ave. The business deal included a 1941 Chevy. Saneco’s Oakville location at 5620 Telegraph Road opened on a country road in 1963.

Mr. Smith was a 50-year member of the Carondelet Lions Club and a 50-year member of the Algabil-Freedom No. 636 Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Betty Smith (nee Joyce); daughter, Sharon Parsons, sons, Donald Smith and David Smith; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Mike Parsons.

Services and visitation were at John L. Ziegenhein and Sons, south county. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.