Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Jan 18, 1946 - Sep 7, 2017
Grandpa I miss you. I remember when you used to take me to the movies and the park. I’m growing up grandpa I’m going into 7th grade. Not a single day passes and I don’t think about you. I miss you. -love your grand daughter Josey
Josey Smith
August 02, 2024 | Jacksonville, FL | Family
Bobbie & Family, So Sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Shared some time with him when he came to Effingham every now & then for a GSL Mtg. Plus shared some on Facebook as well. Remember the years at LTHS as we went to school together there even though I was Class of 65 with Mike. We will miss him. & hope to see you sometime
Philip (P.G.) Kiser
September 11, 2017 | Effingham, IL
Bobbie...so sorry about Tom. May family, friends, faith and prayers give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Love and prayers!
Carol Thompson Pargin
September 09, 2017 | Lawrenceville, IL
I send my deepest condolences to all of Tom's family. Though Tom was older then me, we were neighbors on Sand Ridge and I got to know Tom well. He was always like a big brother to me and even though we had not seen each other for years, staying in contact with Face Book, my affection for him as a neighbor, friend and big brother always endured.
Rick Land
September 09, 2017 | Woodstock, GA
Bobbie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Tom was the only other Yankees fan I knew.
Denny Simonton
September 08, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you Bobbi and all family and friends. Hugs and love
Bill and Diane Hodges
September 08, 2017 | Garyville, LA
Bobbie and family,I am so sorry about Tom, a great man indeed. You were so lucky to have him for 50 years. Wish I could be there to hug you! Sending love and prayers.
Janet 'Ribley' Lyle
September 07, 2017 | Eunice, NM
Tom R. Smith, age 71, of Casey, IL passed away at 3:44 am on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. He was born January 18, 1946 in Vincennes, IN, the son of Ray R. Smith and Nell M. Wright Smith. On August 25, 1967 he married Bobbie M. McClaskey in Olney, IL.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Bobbie Smith (“Sweet Pea” as he affectionately called her) of Casey, IL; daughter, Shelley Ries of Ft. Myers, FL; son, Brandon Smith (James Curtis) of Spring, TX; daughter, Lexie Harris (Eric) of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Summer Smith (D.J. Smallwood) of Casey, IL; brother in law, Mike McClaskey (Lavira Trueblood) of Marshall, IL and grandchildren, Jacob, Josey, Jordan, Joey Lynn and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Tom was a 1964 graduate of Lawrenceville High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University in 1968. Tom retired as a claims manager for State Farm and Allstate insurance companies. He had previously worked as a legal assistant for a law firm in Cape Coral, FL and a quality control specialist for Advics Brake and Chasis. After his retirement he worked as a substitute teacher for Martinsville, Marshall and Cumberland County schools. Tom was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Casey, IL. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren; family always came first. Tom was a diehard Yankee’s fan; an avid NASCAR racing fan and was very proud that he was able to drive a stock car to 165 mph!
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Markwell Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Jucolas officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon at Lawrenceville Cemetery, Lawrenceville, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 201 E. Colorado St., Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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