Charles Lynn Smith's Obituary
DECATUR- Charles Lynn Smith, 54 of Decatur, passed away of an unexpected heart attack at 5:54 am Friday, March 20, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Services to celebrate Lynn’s life will be held at 10 am Monday, March 23, 2009 in the Chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, conducted by Pastor Adam Cruse. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 on Sunday evening at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Interment with the “Flight Home” Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or to the American Liver Foundation. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Lynn was born on August 13, 1954 in Moline, IL., a son of Harold Grant and Juanita (Douglass) Smith. Lynn was an ordained minister with the Southern Baptist Church and worked at ADM. A devout Christian, he spent every moment he could at the church, immersing himself in his faith. Saying he was a man of God would be an understatement. His passion for Christ was matched only by his passion for people to know God’s Word. Lynn was the kind of man that touched the hearts of anyone he came into contact with. He was giving and willing to take that extra step to see to others needs and never let his faith waiver in the times of hardship and trial. Instead, during those times of hardship, it galvanized his beliefs, making him more fervent than ever to spread God’s message. His faith was and will always be his legacy. His life revolved around it and all who know him know this already.
Lynn was a devoted husband, dedicated family man, loving father and a playful grandfather. He leaves behind his wife Diane, daughter Heather Shuffit and her husband Brad of Decatur, son David Smith of Decatur, and his ex-wife: Tracy Johnson Smith of Sullivan, IL, his mother: Juanita Smith of Nevada, MO., brothers: Doug Smith and his wife Jean of East Moline, IL, and Allen Smith and his wife Sandy of Parkview, MO., sister: Carolyn Smith of Tyler, TX, and five grandchildren: Brody, Logan, Luke, Chloe and Kelan.
He has joined his son, Chad Michael, and his father Harold, who have went to heaven before him.
Lynn was always a comedian and even during this time and moment, we believe he would find something to joke about in all this. We know this because he is my husband and our father and we are proud to be called his family. You will be missed, by one and all who knew you. That too, is an understatement.
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