Danny Ray Smith's Obituary
Danny Ray Smith, age 71, of Casey, IL joined his Lord and Savior at 9:49 p.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017 at his home (Smithville) surrounded by his loving and dedicated family. He was born June 5, 1946 in Charleston, IL, the son of Rev. Vernie Hugh Smith and Kathryn Imogene Oakley Smith. On June 5, 1965 he married Virginia Joann Baker in Casey, IL.Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Virginia Smith of Casey, IL; son, Stanton Ray Smith (Susan) of Casey, IL; daughters, Duska Janine Cornwell (Todd) of Charleston, IL and Danelle Joann Miller (Brian) of Mattoon, IL; brothers, Clinton Smith (Karen) of Effingham, IL and Randy Smith (Linda) of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Amanda Smith, Cory Smith, Alyssa Miller, Jordan Cornwell, Cayden Miller, Ethan Miller; great granddaughter, Lily Lawhead, nephews, nieces, cousins and many dear friends and acquaintances. He was preceded in death by his parents.Dan was a 1964 graduate of Casey High School. He has been a well-known building contractor and carpenter since 1968. He founded and operated Green Green Crafts of Home in his retirement to continue his legacy as a talented carpenter. Dan served as Pastor from 1980 -2012 at many churches including, Cummins Church, Plainfield Church, Mt. Zion "Block" Church, Friends Grove Church and Faith Fellowship Church, where he founded and volunteered with Faith Fellowship Mission. Dan filled the pulpit at 23 churches after his retirement. He gained many friends from his daily Facebook posts where he shared his faith in Jesus Christ for the past 6 years. When he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015 he was able to share his daily journey through his posts.Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Casey White Oak Church of God with Pastors Steve Willis, Tom Toner, Kenny Inman and Rick Emrich officiating. Burial will follow in the Vernon Addition Cemetery (Washington Street Cemetery) Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at Casey White Oak Church of God, 3305 E. 1000th Rd., Casey, IL 62420.Memorial donations may be made to Casey White Oak Church of God, 3305 E 1000th Rd, Casey, IL 62420 or American Cancer Society, 675 E Linton Ave, Springfield, IL 62703.To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, September 28, 2017 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Casey White Oak Church of God 3305 E 1000th Rd Casey, IL 62420 Funeral Service Friday, September 29, 2017 10:30 AM Casey White Oak Church of God 3305 E 1000th Rd Casey, IL 62420
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