Andrew George Smiley's Obituary
Andrew George Smiley, age 80, of Westfield, IL passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. He was born September 25, 1942 in Danville, IL the son of Alonzo Smiley and June Booker Smiley. On December 7, 1962 he married Roxie Elaine Morgan in Danville, IL; she passed away on September 5, 2011.
Survivors include his son, John Smiley of Westfield, IL; daughter, Melissa June Smiley of Vero Beach, FL; former daughter in law, Ronda Smiley of Westfield, IL; grandchildren, Mallory Smiley of Westfield, IL, Sydney Szanyi of Lakeland, FL, Shelby Szanyi of Lakeland, FL and Trenton Smiley of Westfield, IL and great granddaughter, Brooklynn Elaine. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Roxie Smiley.
Mr. Smiley was a truck driver for over thirty-five years for Millis Trucking Company and received many safety driving awards. He enjoyed drag racing and began as a driver in the 1950 's and 1960 's. He still enjoyed watching drag racing at the Coles County Dragway and being a "Pit Boss".
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 - 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Andy 's Garage, 230 E. Mulberry St., Westfield, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the Coles County Dragway, 4700 W. State St., Charleston, IL 61920.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, - Westfield, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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