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Winfred Smith Obituary
GLASFORD - Winfred L. "Lacy" Smith, age 86, of Glasford passed away at 9:58 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2013, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
He was born March 20, 1927, in Pittsfield, Ill., to John and Maleta Schmidt. He married Trulla Dusenbery on Dec. 7, 1946. She passed away Nov. 21, 2010, in Pekin.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include one son, Larry (Charlotte) Smith of Henderson, Ky.; two daughters, Linda (Bob) Martin of Bartonville and Debbie (Gary) Stear of Bartonville; and eight grandchildren, Larry (Melissa) Smith Jr. of Marquette Heights, Lonnie Smith of Pekin, Lisa Smith of Marquette Heights, Jill (Jeff) Seaton of Dunlap, Jodi (Jason) Van Wetering of Naperville, Rob (Jamie) Martin of Dunlap, Michelle (Josh) Otten of Bartonville and Rusty (Courtney) Stear of Mapleton. Also surviving are 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; one sister, JoAnn (Dean) Andres of Winchester, Ill.; one brother, Carl Schmidt of Galesburg; his dog, Faith; and his cat, Snowball.
He was a United States Army veteran serving in Germany during WWII.
Lacy was an over-the-road truck driver for more than 40 years, retiring with Arkansas Best Freight. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, and the Bartonville American Legion Post 979. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and enjoyed working on crafts with his family.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. The Rev. Walter Wilkins will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be made to TAPS or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Please view Lacy's obituary online at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com.
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Lisa & Gary Attebery
June 28, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roxie Carter (Hegglund)
June 26, 2013
Debbie, Linda & Larry, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. As I am reflectling back on our young lives I remember how kind your Mom and Dad always were to me as I visited your home. They were always so sweet. You know there was one thing my Dad told me as he grew older, he said one bad thing about getting older is watching your friends and family pass away. Now I know exactly what he means. I know you and many people will miss your Dad and I pray that all the Good Memories remain in your heart until you meet again. Sincerely Roxie
Angela Hull-Martin
June 25, 2013
Buck, Lisa, Lonnie, and family,
We send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. May God provide comfort in your sorrow with the beautiful memories of your grandfather. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel. He is now with your grandmother singing in the blessed angel band, pain free and made whole again. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
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