Official Obituary of
Richard L. Smith Sr.
January 21, 1941 ~ November 2, 2015 (age 74) 74 Years Old
Richard Smith Sr. Obituary
Richard L. Smith, Sr., passed away on November 2, 2015 at the Richard L. Roudebush VMAC Hospital, Indianapolis.
The son of William “Dude” and Pansy (Millspaugh) Smith, he was born on January 21, 1941 in Eaton. Richard attended Eaton High School and served his country in the Navy. In 1962 he married Linda Hankins in Jonesboro, Indiana and together they would have five children.
Richard was a truck driver, working for several companies including; Imperial Cabinets and Taylor and Taylor Trucking.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Smith, five children: Tarinna Morris (Tracy), Diedra Smith (Colby Manzo), Mitzi Beeson (Paul), Richard L. Smith Jr. , and Darla Crouch (Dave), a brother, Harold “Max” Smith (Mary), grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Meghan Deckman (Joe) and their children: Aurora, Cameron, Dae, and Ellis, Tyler Morris (Hillary), children: Davin, Khloe, Quinn, and Jase, Holly Morris (Tim Davis), Leah Tolbert (Marvin North), children: Tristan, Donavon, Ashlynn, Braxton, and Brylon, Derek Mitchell (Kristin), children: Ayden, Mason, and Damian, Jonathon Bales, Ashley Tharp (Chester Bailey), children: Colton, and Bailey Hiers, Kylie Smith (Matt Waller) and their child, Kyndall, Austin Crouch and his son Raylin, and Sarah Crouch, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings: Bill Smith, Crystal Marine, Betty Foust, Uva “Tookie” Collins, and Janet Smoot.
A Graveside Funeral Service with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard, will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie with Pastor Andy Denniston officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.
The son of William “Dude” and Pansy (Millspaugh) Smith, he was born on January 21, 1941 in Eaton. Richard attended Eaton High School and served his country in the Navy. In 1962 he married Linda Hankins in Jonesboro, Indiana and together they would have five children.
Richard was a truck driver, working for several companies including; Imperial Cabinets and Taylor and Taylor Trucking.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Smith, five children: Tarinna Morris (Tracy), Diedra Smith (Colby Manzo), Mitzi Beeson (Paul), Richard L. Smith Jr. , and Darla Crouch (Dave), a brother, Harold “Max” Smith (Mary), grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Meghan Deckman (Joe) and their children: Aurora, Cameron, Dae, and Ellis, Tyler Morris (Hillary), children: Davin, Khloe, Quinn, and Jase, Holly Morris (Tim Davis), Leah Tolbert (Marvin North), children: Tristan, Donavon, Ashlynn, Braxton, and Brylon, Derek Mitchell (Kristin), children: Ayden, Mason, and Damian, Jonathon Bales, Ashley Tharp (Chester Bailey), children: Colton, and Bailey Hiers, Kylie Smith (Matt Waller) and their child, Kyndall, Austin Crouch and his son Raylin, and Sarah Crouch, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings: Bill Smith, Crystal Marine, Betty Foust, Uva “Tookie” Collins, and Janet Smoot.
A Graveside Funeral Service with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard, will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie with Pastor Andy Denniston officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.
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