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Shawn Smith Obituary
Brighton - Shawn M. Smith, 48, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony Health Center in Alton.
Born June 13, 1975 in Davenport, IA, he was the son of Vernon "Jr." and Carol (Garrett) Smith.
He had been an operator at Conoco-Phillips Refinery for 15 years.
Surviving are his parents, Vernon and Carol Smith of Moro, IL; daughters, Shelby (William) Fox of Fredericktown, MO, Emily Smith, of Jerseyville, IL, Jillian Smith and Audrey Smith of Shipman, IL; stepchildren, Evan Baker, Taylor Minner, Mackenzie Minner; grandson, Thomas Hedrick; his fiancé, Jamie Baker; and sisters, Kim West of Kansas City, MO, Kaci Handlery of Ft. Smith, AR.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sheri Jones.
Celebration of Life Memorial visitation will be held at Marks Mortuary in Wood River on Wednesday, July 19 from 12-3 pm with a service following. Frank Akers will officiate.
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for Shawn Smith
Carol and Vernon Smith
July 11, 2024
A year today we got the worst call parents could get, our son Shawn took his last breath on earth. God takes the best they say, he got a gem with you Shawn. Love you forever, till we meet again. Love Dad, mom, Kim and Kaci
Zack Hitt
July 19, 2023
Zack Hitt
July 19, 2023
Zack Hitt
July 19, 2023
Shawn, we hadn´t spent time together for a while; but I will Forever be grateful for everything you´ve done for me since we met.
Bec
July 17, 2023
will always look after and love your girls. Rest easy.
Carol Smith
July 17, 2023
Forever in our hearts, mom and dad will miss you forever till we see you again. as well as your 2 sisters Kim & Kaci, four daughters and lots of family. Love You and your sister Sheri, we will see you both soon.
Kaci
July 17, 2023
Keep an eye out on everyone down here, Shawn. Everyone misses your presence.
DANNY GARRETT
July 17, 2023
rest in peace shawn, not only my loved nephew, but a great co worker.. you were the best t/a operator lead I ever worked with .. miss you so much...
Jillian Smith
July 17, 2023
Jillian Smith
July 17, 2023
Shelby Smith-Fox
July 16, 2023
Shelby Smith-Fox
July 16, 2023
Shelby Smith-Fox
July 16, 2023
Shelby Smith-Fox
July 16, 2023
Shelby Smith-Fox
July 16, 2023
Forever loved and deeply missed, you will never be forgotten. Fly high dad, I'll take it from here. "That's my duty!"
Andrea
July 12, 2023
Always in our thoughts. Loved forever by his girls.
JoNell Greene
July 12, 2023
My Nephew, my Friend. Gone too soon, he was a good hard working man. We loved him!
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