We are sad to announce that on March 20, 2024, at the age of 72, Steven Clarence Smith of Manito, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Clarence Johnson and Doris Lorraine Smith (Stetler); his children, Amy Smith, Sara Smith and Shawn Smith; his sister Christine Smith; his brother-in-law Sonny Jacobs; and his pet Sadie.

He is survived by : his children, Josh Smith of East Peoria, Steevy Garrett (Jared) of Bartonville and Jenifer Copeland (Nathan) of Marquette Heights; his grandchildren, Joshlyn Gliddon (Alex), Justus King of Modesto, Hannah Smith of Modesto, Savannah Smith of Modesto, Payton Garrett of Bartonville, Grayson Garrett of Bartonville, Reese Garrett of Bartonville, Ellie Copeland of Marquette Heights and Hazel Copeland of Marquette Heights; his great grandchild Addyson Imholte of Minnesota; and his siblings, Diana Jacobs of Las Vegas, David Smith (Lisa) of Creve Coeur, Rodney Smith (Marla) of South Pekin and Tammy Wilson (Troy) of Forest City.

Memorial contributions may be given to Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 32530 East County Road 2180 North, Manito, Illinois 61546.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes