Merrill W. Smith Obituary

The world bids farewell to Merrill W. Smith of Franklin, Indiana, departing on October 20, 2025 at the age of 90. Merrill leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merrill W. Smith to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivory Murton Smith and Delphia Marie Smith (Long); and his former wife Kathleen Smith (Mitchell). He is survived by: his wife Flora A. Markward Smith (Claughton) of Franklin, IN; his sons, Terry W. Smith (Jean) of Columbia City, IN, Duane D. Smith (Sherrell) of Noblesville, IN and Scott A. Smith (Linda) of Franklin, IN; his grandchildren, Rachel Puls (Dan) of Indianapolis, IN, Stephanie Reed (Chad) of Louisville, KY, Mitchell Smith (Lori) of Columbia City, IN, Aaron Smith (Bronwen) of Noblesville, IN, Adrienne Noel (Alex) of Noblesville, IN, Chad Smith of Franklin, IN and Nicole Smith of Southport, IN; his great grandchildren, Reese, Delaney Puls, Booker, Ledger, Pryor Reed, Mason, Maddie Straub, Zoe, Brady, Hank Noel, Declan, Parker Smith and Hailee Rhodes (Josh); his great great grandchild Harper Burkhart; Lisa Markward Howser (late Mike) of Louisville, KY, Patricia Markward Speck of Louisville, KY and Dennis Markward of Brown County, IN. He is also survived by her five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center (300 S Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the same location. The military honors will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at the Greenlawn Cemetery (100 W South St, Franklin, IN 46131).

Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 548 W 100 North, Franklin, IN 46131.