Michael Eric Smith's Obituary
Michael Eric Smith, 76, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. He was born on August 23, 1939 in Crawford County, IL, the son of Vern Smith and Melrie Laverne Utterback Smith. On April 4, 1959 he married Barbara Ann Jayne in Richland County, IL. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara Smith of Martinsville, IL; daughters, Tina Wilhoit and husband Terry of Marshall, IL and Becky Galeener and husband Rick of Martinsville, IL; brothers, Jerry Smith of Oblong, IL, Bob Smith and wife Vevalee of Atwood, IL, and Paul Smith and wife Diana of Mitchell, IN; grandchildren, Shawn Galeener, Christa Galeener, Tara D'Arcy and husband Ryan and Torry Wilhoit and wife Ashlee; great granddaughters, Qiya, Vera and Lillian; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, sister, Sandra Lunsford and granddaughter, Stacy Galeener. Michael was a 1957 graduate of Oblong High School. He worked for Illinois Consolidated as an Install Repairman then moved inside to work as a Switchman. Mike was a member of the Martinsville First Christian church and on the Martinsville Fair Board. He was also very active with the Martinsville Fire Department for many years, serving as a volunteer fire fighter, fire chief and on the fire board. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, golfing and bowling. He and Barbara enjoyed camping together. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Martinsville First Christian Church with Pastors Randy Murphy, Bob Fear, and Jason Reichert officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday night at the Martinsville First Christian Church, 324 N. York St., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or American Cancer Society, 2509 S. Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Sunday, September 27, 2015 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM First Christian Church, Martinsville , Service Monday, September 28, 2015 1:00 PM First Christian Church, Martinsville ,
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