Joshua C. Smith Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joshua C. Smith (Centralia, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 39, on November 2, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joshua C. Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Rodney Thomas; his daughter McKenzie Smith; and his grandparents, Jerry, Julia Smith and Ronald Thomas.
He is survived by: his mother Anna Smith of Mt. Vernon; his grandmother Julia Thomas of Centralia; his children, Kaden Richardson of Bluford, IL and Jordyn Smith of Mt. Vernon, IL; his stepson Noah Richardson (Michelle Mosley) of Bluford, IL; his stepgrandchildren, Jamar and Jarryn; his siblings, Andrew Smith, Vonda of Mt. Vernon, Dustin Smith of Mt. Vernon, Antonio Smith of Pennsylvania, Mariah Cunningham (Deontre) of Centralia, Sydney Thomas of Marion, Isaiah Thomas of Florida, Nathan Thomas of Nashville, TN, Rodney Thomas, Jr. of Centralia, Jalen Thomas and Shyann of Centralia; his aunts, Marlena Burton and Pamela Thomas; and his uncle Seth Thomas. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of extended family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home located at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to Jay's Family during this difficult time.
