Tom R. Smith's Obituary
Tom R. Smith, age 71, of Casey, IL passed away at 3:44 am on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Coles County, IL. He was born January 18, 1946 in Vincennes, IN, the son of Ray R. Smith and Nell M. Wright Smith. On August 25, 1967 he married Bobbie M. McClaskey in Olney, IL.Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Bobbie Smith ("œSweet Pea" as he affectionately called her) of Casey, IL; daughter, Shelley Ries of Ft. Myers, FL; son, Brandon Smith (James Curtis) of Spring, TX; daughter, Lexie Harris (Eric) of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Summer Smith (D.J. Smallwood) of Casey, IL; brother in law, Mike McClaskey (Lavira Trueblood) of Marshall, IL and grandchildren, Jacob, Josey, Jordan, Joey Lynn and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents.Tom was a 1964 graduate of Lawrenceville High School. He received his Bachelor"™s degree from Southern Illinois University in 1968. Tom retired as a claims manager for State Farm and Allstate insurance companies. He had previously worked as a legal assistant for a law firm in Cape Coral, FL and a quality control specialist for Advics Brake and Chasis. After his retirement he worked as a substitute teacher for Martinsville, Marshall and Cumberland County schools. Tom was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Casey, IL. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren; family always came first. Tom was a diehard Yankee"™s fan; an avid NASCAR racing fan and was very proud that he was able to drive a stock car to 165 mph!Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Markwell Funeral Home with Pastor Matthew Jucolas officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon at Lawrenceville Cemetery, Lawrenceville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 201 E. Colorado St., Casey, IL 62420.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 Saturday, September 09, 2017 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420 Funeral Service Saturday, September 09, 2017 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420 Graveside Service Saturday, September 09, 2017 2:00 PM Lawrenceville Cemetery Lawrenceville, IL
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