Richard C. Smith's Obituary
Richard Cecil Smith, 66, of Decatur, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Richard was born August 21, 1952 in Decatur, IL to Cecil Benton and Nellie Pauline (Horn) Smith. He proudly served 21 years in the Army National Guard. He married Marilyn Nene on December 1, 2009, in the Philippines. Richard was a member of APA Pool League. He loved shooting pool and fire arms.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his son, Marcus Smith of Decatur and his sister, Debbie Napier of Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Charletta White.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Richard Smith will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday before the service at the funeral home.
The family of Richard Smith is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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