Jack E. Smith Battle Creek Jack E. Smith, 78 of Battle Creek died February 11, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. He was born May 8, 1934, the son of Morell and Violet (Zender) Smith in Fostoria, Ohio. Jack graduated from high school in Fostoria and then began his long career in the insurance business. During his self-employed career he won many awards and more importantly many friends. Jack was a loving family man with a charming personality, dry sense of humor, and extremely competitive. He enjoyed going to the gym and he decided to become a certified personal trainer. Jack also played tennis and cards, traveled to Gulf Shores Alabama for many years and also was a big fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. Jack is survived by his wife Billie; sons Eric (Donna) Smith of Battle Creek and Aaron (Donene) Smith of Fostoria, Ohio; daughter Kim (Steve) Dandurand of Fostoria, Ohio; step-son Dr. James J. (Debbie) Doty of Omro, Wisconsin; step-daughter Dawn (Joseph) Carlin of Oxford, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Phyllis Lind. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Shaw Funeral Home where funeral services will take place 12:00 noon, officiated by Father Francis Marotti of St. Philip Catholic Church. Memorial donations may be made to Battle Creek Cancer Center. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Battle Creek. www.shawfuneralhome.com
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Billie & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Jack. We are thinking about you and Jack and remembering how much you both enjoyed being here on the gulf. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these tough times. Lee and Lorrie
Lee & Lorrie Schinker
February 19, 2013
Billie & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Jack. We are thinking about you and Jack and remembering how much you both enjoyed being here on the gulf. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these tough times. Lee and Lorrie
Lee & Lorrie Schinker
February 19, 2013
The "big guy" is in Heaven now. What a neat guy. Loved by many. My sympathy to Billie and all the family.
Jean Rosencrants
February 17, 2013
Billie/Eric/Joel,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your husband/father/grandfather and I know how much he will be missed. May your memories of him keep him close to your heart and always with you.
Thinking off all of you during this difficult time.
Ron Blanchard
February 16, 2013
Billie, Eric, Donna and family, sorry for your loss. Jack was a great guy that loved you guys and all of those grandkids. It was a joy to see him at the ball park enjoying the kids. Mike and Beth Ferguson
February 15, 2013
Sorry to here of Jack's passing. We met Jack at the Cancer Center. Will be sadly missed. He was a great Ohio State fan and we are U of M fans.
Barb and Larry
February 15, 2013
Billie and Eric: So sorry for your loss. Jack fought long and hard and now is painfree. Let your memories bring a smile each day. Valerie Tuttle
February 14, 2013
Dear Billie & Family,
Please accept my condolences in the passing of Jack. I hope your good memories will help sustain you during and after this time of his death. After the grief and mourning subside, love will live on; yours for him and his for you.
Sandi Aldrich
February 14, 2013
To the entire family - may this poem comfort you in this time of sorrow:
You know that his love is with you still
For he loved you in life and always will.
Love like his can never end
Because it is the perfect blend
Of joy and sorrows, smiles and tears,
That just grew stronger with the years.
Love like his can never die
For he's taken it with him to the sky..
Lindy Watson
February 13, 2013
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