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Ronald SMITH Obituary
Ronald Lee Smith, Sr.
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Ronald Lee "Dick" "Smitty" Smith, Sr., 84, of Springfield, formerly of Jacksonville, IL, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015, at his home.
He was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Springfield, the son of the late Stephen Alfred and Myrtle Velma (Laswell) Smith. He married Margaret "Peg" Rogers on June 12, 1952, in Mare Island, CA.
Mr. Smith was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on board the USS Ashtabula. He was owner of Smitty's Seat Cover in Jacksonville, IL, and was also employed by North American Van Lines. He retired from Our Saviour's Parish in Jacksonville, IL, where he served as maintenance supervisor. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #4175, and a founding member of the Jacksonville Area Antique Car Club. His hobbies included a lifelong love of restoring antique automobiles.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters, Karen (husband Gary) Budd of Springfield and Nina (husband William) Dvorak of Madison, WI; sons, Ronald Lee Smith, Jr. of Springfield, Robert (wife, Channing) Smith of Peoria, IL, and Roger (wife, Gail) Smith of Dawson, IL; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Jon Michael and Kevin Lynn Smith; brothers, Stephen, Allen, John Robert, Russell, and Kenneth Smith; and a sister, Donna Baldock.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield. A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at St. Cabrini Catholic Church in Springfield. Inurnment will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.
Per his wishes, cremation rites were accorded.
Celebration of Life will be held in the parish hall immediately following the inurnment.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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Stephanie (DePauw) Bergschneider
May 14, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Jack and Janet Roher / Hickey
May 7, 2015
Rest in peace Dick. Prayers for all the family
Bev Wood
May 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with your family.
Patty Hinds
May 6, 2015
Will Cherish the many memories of Time spent with Mr. Smith. Such a Beautiful Family. Peace Be with you all during this time.
Gene Kroencke
May 6, 2015
SMith family Sorry to here of your lose, he was a great guy
Richard Leamons
May 6, 2015
Ron and family sorry for your loss
May 6, 2015
Karen, and Family, I'm sorry for your loss, your dad was a very nice man and I will miss seeing him across the street. My prayers are with you in your time of grief. your neighbors Linda and Bob Cary
Emily Richard
May 6, 2015
My grandfather was a wonderful man. I know he is in a better place. He will be missed. We love you grandpa.-Emily
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