Lewis D. Smith's Obituary
Decatur – Lewis D. Smith, 85, of Decatur, passed away at 4:35 am Saturday, April 4, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
At the family’s request, services will be private. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Dove Inc. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Lewis was born on November 6, 1923 in Griggsville, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII.
He leaves behind one son: James (Sandy) Smith of Decatur, three daughters: Janet (Donald) Crisup of Decatur, Judy (Michael) Hamilton of Dothan, AL, and Joy (Tony) Cantu of Decatur, eleven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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