Ronald Smith

MARION -- Ronald Eugene "Wiffy" Smith, 64, passed away 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at his residence.

Wiffy was born Sept. 25, 1946, in Carbondale to Charles and Edith Irene Smith.

He married Janice Lynn Thompson on June 30, 1984, in Marion. Jan survives.

Wiffy was retired. He worked several years at Bays Thriftway Market in Marion before his health began to fail. He was of Christian faith and was a graduate of Marion High School. He enjoyed being outdoors and going camping. He was very kind and he never met a stranger.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Lynn Smith; son, Phillip E. Tuck II of Forsyth, Mo.; daughter, Ragan Sartin and husband, Joey, of Garrison, Mo.; five grandchildren, Savanna and Caleb Sartin of Garrison, Mo., Breeanna, Braden and Alyssa Tuck of Forsyth, Mo.; stepmother-in-law, Sue Thompson of Johnston City; three brothers-in-law, Kenny Thompson and wife, Beverly of Herrin, Randy Ferrel and wife, Paula, of Huntington, W.V., David Thompson and wife, Bethany, of Johnston City; three sisters-in-law, Rhonda Rowe and husband, Des, of Rockford, Brenda Garrison and husband, Brian, of Delphi, Ind., and Diane Thompson of Johnston City. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Debbie (Layne) Smith, whom he loved very much; sister, Alice McCall; three brothers, Charles, Bob and Dean Smith; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Lola Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Jeannie Hansford.

In accordance with his wishes, his body will be cremated. Private family services will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Coach Kill Cancer Fund. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City is entrusted with the arrangements.

To join the family in honoring the memory of Ronald Eugene Smith, visit www.pylefuneralhome.com.