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Royce Smith Obituary
Laingsburg
Royce R. Smith, age 86 of Laingsburg, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Laingsburg Chapel with Pastor Robert Prange officiating. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Royce was born on May 28, 1928 in Lansing, the son of Hewitt M. and Blanche E. (Walker) Smith. He was a graduate of Morrice High School and attended two years at MSU. On December 10, 1949 he married Lois Righter in Angola, IN. Royce was an electrician for over 30 years and a farmer for more.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois, two daughters; Vicki Smith of Haslett and Suzanne (Keith) Nelson of Laingsburg, grandchildren; Sunshine (Jesse) Roberson, Derrick (Aimee) Nelson, Justin (Jessica) Nelson, Melissa (Ryan) Goddicksen and Lexa Jasman, ten great-grandchildren and sister-in-law; Shirley Smith. He was predeceased by sons Dennis and Gary, grandchild Alana Lois Smith, brother, Ethan Smith and sister, Jean Swarthout.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Grove Bible Church. On-Line condolences can be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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Jim Marino
July 2, 2014
Suzanne,I'm so sorry to hear about your dad.It looked like he led a full life,I hope you will keep those memories with you in this tough time.
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Susan Hagerman
July 1, 2014
So many memories of our families sharing camping trips, movies, chicken BBQ's after the Memorial Day Parades, homemade ice cream. I remember when we nicked named him John the Baptist and called him John for a long time after that. What fun! Way too many memories to print. He was an awesome person and blessed my family in so many ways. We will truly miss him. May God's peace be with your whole family. Love to all of you.
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