David Smith

David Eugene Smith, 73, of Oreana passed away 4:40 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2016 in his home.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 Monday, June 20, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois or to the Wounded Warrior Project.

David was born on September 13, 1942 in Moweaqua, the son of Guy F. and Viola Blanche (Ward) Smith. He married Connie L. Miller on September 26, 1965 in Bethany. He was a Marine Corps veteran. David was retired from A. E. Staley Company, Decatur. David also worked at P.C. Limited, Argenta and he was a cabinet maker. He was a member of the Cumberland-Presbyterian Church, Bethany.

He is survived by his wife, Connie; sons, Bryan (Kelly) Smith of Bourbonnais and Tighe (Donna) Smith of Nashville, TN; daughter, Sheri (Robert) Williams of Decatur; sister, Marlene Fabley of Decatur; 9 grandchildren, Tiffany, Scott, Emily, Abigail, Sarin, Annabelle, JB, Desirae and Makiya; 3 great-grandchildren, Brionna, Brilee and SJ.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com