Eaton, IN
Richard L. Smith, Sr., passed
away on November 2, 2015 at the Richard L. Roudebush VMAC Hospital,
Indianapolis.
The son of William “Dude” and
Pansy (Millspaugh) Smith, he was born on January 21, 1941 in Eaton. Richard attended Eaton High School and served
his country in the Navy. In 1962 he
married Linda Hankins in Jonesboro, Indiana and together they would have five
children.
Richard was a truck driver,
working for several companies including; Imperial Cabinets and Taylor and
Taylor Trucking.
He is survived by his wife of
53 years, Linda Smith, five children: Tarinna Morris (Tracy), Diedra Smith
(Colby Manzo), Mitzi Beeson (Paul), Richard L. Smith Jr. , and Darla Crouch
(Dave), a brother, Harold “Max” Smith (Mary), grandchildren and
great-grandchildren: Meghan Deckman (Joe) and their children: Aurora, Cameron,
Dae, and Ellis, Tyler Morris (Hillary), children: Davin, Khloe, Quinn, and
Jase, Holly Morris (Tim Davis), Leah Tolbert (Marvin North), children: Tristan,
Donavon, Ashlynn, Braxton, and Brylon, Derek Mitchell (Kristin), children:
Ayden, Mason, and Damian, Jonathon Bales, Ashley Tharp (Chester Bailey),
children: Colton, and Bailey Hiers, Kylie Smith (Matt Waller) and their child,
Kyndall, Austin Crouch and his son Raylin, and Sarah Crouch, as well as several
nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death
by his parents and five siblings: Bill Smith, Crystal Marine, Betty Foust, Uva “Tookie”
Collins, and Janet Smoot.
A Graveside Funeral Service with
Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard, will be held at
11:00 am, on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie
with Pastor Andy Denniston officiating.
Arrangements have been
entrusted to Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton.
