Derek L. Smith Obituary
The world bids farewell to Derek L. Smith (Norris City, Illinois), departing on June 10, 2025 at the age of 63. Derek leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Dana Gail Smith (Midkiff) of Norris City. He is survived by: his father Billie Ray of Norris City; his wife Jamie Smith (Graves) of Norris City; his daughters, Brittany Ramsey (Bryan) and Hilary Vinyard (Ben) of Norris City; his grandchildren, Stryder, Rylan Ramsey, Lyla and Noah Vinyard of Norris City; and his siblings, Brett Smith (Darlene) of Mt. Carmel, Illinois and Sonya Smith (Brian) of Newburgh. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Ditney Ridge Baptist Church (750 County Rd 500 E, Norris City, IL 62869). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana Midkiff-Smith Memorial Scholarship at Banterra Bank in Norris City, and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City.
