Marion L Smith

Marion L. Smith, 90, of Wilmington, Ohio passed away Monday, January 9, 2023.  His wife, Meredith Sommers Smith, survives.  They were married December 28, 1952.  Mr. Smith was born October 1, 1932 in Jamestown, Ohio, son of the late Lauris and Ruth Sanderson Smith.  He was a 1951 graduate of Cedarville High School.

Mr. Smith was a lifelong farmer.  He was a member of Bible Baptist Church of Wilmington as well as an avid racoon hunter and fisherman.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Smith is survived by a daughter, Debra (Dave) Thomas of Wilmington, Ohio; two sons, Dana (Melodee) Smith of Wilmington, Ohio and Randy (Janet) Smith of Wilmington, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Bryan (Amy) Honnerlaw of Florida, Justin (Amy) Smith of Wilmington, Ohio, Joshua (Brittany) Smith of Wilmington, Ohio, Brent Honnerlaw of California, Emily (Jeff) Gragg of Wilmington, Ohio, Casey Smith of Wilmington, Ohio, and Cody Smith of Wilmington, Ohio; and eight great-grandchildren, Kelsey Smith, Kolton Smith, Kaiden Smith, Huck Honnerlaw, Sawyer Honnerlaw, Paxton Smith, Garrett Hughes, and Kyla Roberts.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Bible Baptist Church, 55 Megan Drive, Wilmington, Ohio.  A funeral service with Pastor Josh Dixon officiating will begin at 11:00 AM, Thursday.  Burial will follow in Silvercreek Cemetery.

The family would especially like to thank Hospice of Dayton for the excellent care that Mr. Smith received.

If desired, contributions in Mr. Smith’s name may be made to Bible Baptist Church of Wilmington, 55 Megan Drive, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.

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