Ernest Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 17, 2020, at the age of 85, Ernest Smith of Belknap, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Smith and Theodora Smith; and his siblings, Lavern, Charles, Carl Smith, Virginia Black and Iva Hines.
He is survived by: his wife Gloria Smith; his children, Kevin Smith (Kaela), Kyle Smith (Pam), Klay Smith and Krissy Steward (Bubba); his grandchildren, Kevin Scott Smith, Kaeley Price (Zach), Whitney English (Ryan), Nicolette Troutman (Damen), Lakin Smith, Kenley Steward, Koby Smith, Kolton Smith, Karigan Smith and Kinzee Steward; his great grandchild Lincoln Everett Price; his siblings, Verl Smith, Lula Dixon (Charles), Francis Goines and Barbara Rohrer; and his sisters-in-law, Phylis Altenberger (Dan), Gwen Smith, Linda Smith and Gayla Gregory (Jim). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be given in Earl's name to New Hope Baptist Church 5870 New Columbia Road, Metropolis, IL 62960, Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or the American Cancer Society Metro East Region, 5 Schiber Court, Maryville, IL 62062, or cards may be sent to the family via the funeral home, PO Box 760, Metropolis, IL 62960.
