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Sympathy for all of Dan's family & friends, Opal Cornwell & family
Opal Cornwell
September 29, 2017 | West York, IL
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Danny Ray Smith
Jun 5, 1946 - Sep 22, 2017
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Dan was a good person. He preached when I was attending the MT Zion Block Church. Always loved listening to his sermons.
Prayers for your family. May you find comfort in God's love. My deepest sympathy.
Angie Vanatta
September 29, 2017 | Yale, IL
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Our hearts and prayers are with you. God has called home one of His great servants. Dan is rejoicing with Jesus and waiting for us to join him in the heavenly chorus.
Pastor Keith and Jackie Raderstorf
September 28, 2017
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A child of God has passed the pearly gates and entered into heaven. His kindness and love of God was shared to many who will remember him always. Virginia and family, may God wrap his arms around you as you grieve Dan passing and let his light shine through you. Condolences.
William & Denise Fudge
September 25, 2017 | Kansas, IL
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Dan will be missed by so many of those whose life he touched. Condolences from the Montgomery's Charlie, Sandy and Jerry
Jerry Montgomery
September 24, 2017 | Champaign, IL
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Virginia and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed and never forgotten by many. God didn't take him home until Danny saw his many friends and family erect the beautiful crosses on the hillside a few days before his passing.
Fred & Wanda Winters
September 24, 2017 | Martinsville, IL
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Come to the church in the wildwood
Dan will always be remembered by not only his faithful Christian posts , but also by his kindness to others and the love to chat, our community will miss a pillar of the community.
PATRICIA Vance
September 24, 2017 | Casey, IL
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My sincere condolences to the Smith family for your loss.
Carl Rice
September 24, 2017 | Parker, CO
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Bless you Dear sweet cousin! May you Rest In Peace now! Job well done! Thoughts and prayers to all!
Cindy Heck
September 23, 2017 | Urbana
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Obituary
Danny Ray's Obituary
Danny Ray Smith, age 71, of Casey, IL joined his Lord and Savior at 9:49 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at his home (Smithville) surrounded by his loving and dedicated family. He was born June 5, 1946 in Charleston, IL, the son of Rev. Vernie Hugh Smith and Kathryn Imogene Oakley Smith. On June 5, 1965 he married Virginia Joann Baker in Casey, IL.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Virginia Smith of Casey, IL; son, Stanton Ray Smith (Susan) of Casey, IL; daughters, Duska Janine Cornwell (Todd) of Charleston, IL and Danelle Joann Miller (Brian) of Mattoon, IL; brothers, Clinton Smith (Karen) of Effingham, IL and Randy Smith (Linda) of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Amanda Smith, Cory Smith, Alyssa Miller, Jordan Cornwell, Cayden Miller, Ethan Miller; great granddaughter, Lily Lawhead, nephews, nieces, cousins and many dear friends and acquaintances. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Dan was a 1964 graduate of Casey High School. He has been a well-known building contractor and carpenter since 1968. He founded and operated Green Green Crafts of Home in his retirement to continue his legacy as a talented carpenter. Dan served as Pastor from 1980 -2012 at many churches including, Cummins Church, Plainfield Church, Mt. Zion “Block” Church, Friends Grove Church and Faith Fellowship Church, where he founded and volunteered with Faith Fellowship Mission. Dan filled the pulpit at 23 churches after his retirement. He gained many friends from his daily Facebook posts where he shared his faith in Jesus Christ for the past 6 years. When he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015 he was able to share his daily journey through his posts.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Casey White Oak Church of God with Pastors Steve Willis, Tom Toner, Kenny Inman and Rick Emrich officiating. Burial will follow in the Vernon Addition Cemetery (Washington Street Cemetery) Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday evening at Casey White Oak Church of God, 3305 E. 1000th Rd., Casey, IL 62420.
Memorial donations may be made to Casey White Oak Church of God, 3305 E 1000th Rd, Casey, IL 62420 or American Cancer Society, 675 E Linton Ave, Springfield, IL 62703.
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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