Jay Franklin Smith's obituary , Passed away on March 9, 2023 in Vicksburg, Michigan

Jay Franklin Smith

June 26, 1938 - March 9, 2023 (84 years old)

Vicksburg, Michigan

Jay Franklin Smith's obituary , Passed away on March 9, 2023 in Vicksburg, Michigan
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Jay Franklin Smith

June 26, 1938 - March 9, 2023 (84 years old)

Vicksburg, Michigan

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Jay Franklin Smith Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jay Franklin Smith of Vicksburg, Michigan, born in Huntington, Indiana, who passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Claude W. Smith and Elizabeth Smith (Keifer); and his son-in-law Dan Ramlow. He is survived by: his wife Mary Anne (VandeMaele); his children, Tammy Ramlow of Scotts, Laurie Smith (Mike Fortuna) of Mesa, AZ, Christopher Smith (Mary) of Schoolcraft, Bonnie Loveland (Bill) of Plainwell and Kelly Hinga (Mike) of Portage; his grandchildren, John Ramlow, Susie Bauman, Jason Smith, Nichole Kladder, Megan Danks, Mark Loveland, Matthew Loveland and Lydia Hinga; and his pet Jake. He is also survived by 12 great great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, those that wish may make contributions to St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church.



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Shannon Sheets wrote a sympathy message

“Mary Anne, I am so very sorry and wish I knew words of comfort. We are praying for all of you. With love, Sam, Shannon, Everly, Liam, Olivia, and Blaise Sheets”


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Tue

Mar 14

Visitation

Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home and Cremation Society
409 S Main St, Vicksburg, MI 49097

Tue

Mar 14

Rosary

Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home
409 S Main St, Vicksburg, MI 49097

Wed

Mar 15

Visitation

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church
5855 W Ave E, Vicksburg, MI 49097

Wed

Mar 15

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church
5855 W Ave E, Vicksburg, MI 49097

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