Murray Smith, 89, died Sept. 7, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in London, came to this country when he was four years old and lived in Vero Beach for 13 ½ years, coming from Winnetka, Ill.
After high school, he attended Kenyon College.
He spent a lifetime in promotional sales and color design.
He held a managerial position in wood veneers and Micarta laminates with Westinghouse.
He was active in color marketing groups and was an international authority on color.
He served on their board.
He received their first service award and honorary lifetime membership.
At the outbreak of World War II, before Pearl Harbor, he volunteered for the British Army and was part of the Allied invasion of Europe.
He served throughout the European Campaign as a 1st lieutenant and was attached to U.S. forces in the Battle of the Bulge.
He was an active member of the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills for 48 years and later became a member of Twin Oaks Tennis Club in Vero Beach.
Survivors include his daughter, Victoria, of Broad Channel, N.Y.; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Beardsell.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 9 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce.
Arrangements are by Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce.
A guestbook is available at www.aycock-hillcrest.com.
