Michael D. Smith

Michael D. Smith

(July 12, 1938 – Jan 16, 2023)

Michael Dan “Mike” Smith , 84, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 6:36 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2023 in his residence.

Visitation will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.  A private family graveside service will be held in Jordan Cemetery, near his home.  His cousin, Gary J. Young, will officiate.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.

Mike was born on July 12, 1938 near Shelbyville, IL, the son of Claude and Pearl (Lowary) Smith.  He graduated from Shelbyville High School in the Class of 1956 and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era.  He was a welder for Caterpillar in Decatur, IL retiring in 2001.  Mike enjoyed farming, carpentry, gardening and living on the family farm. He married Susan “Sue” K. Boyle in July of 1997.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; sons, Michael D. Smith of Mattoon, IL, Mark D. Smith (Stacey) of Berryville, VA and Matthew D. Smith of Lexington, KY; daughters, Sara Sixel (Travis) of Greenville, WI and Beth Massey (Tyson) of Effingham, IL; 17 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Carole S. Ulmer