Donald Eugene Smith

Donald Eugene Smith, 83, of Anna, died at 9:55 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born Aug. 28, 1932 in Cobden, the son of Howard William and Elva Mae Crowell Smith. He married the love of his life, Geneva Rhodes on May 12, 1956 in Blytheville, Arkansas and together they raised two beautiful daughters.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Geneva Smith of Anna; two daughters, Julie Mae (Jeri) Walker of Cobden, Ellen Jene (Charles) Sharpe of Marion; three grandchildren, Emily Rose (Felipe) Rafael, Melissa Mae Sharpe and John Charles Sharpe; one great grandchild, Ava Grace Rafael; one brother, Jerry Marvin (Judy) Smith of Lebenon, Illinois; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Howard J. Smith and two sisters, Linda Baxter and Pam Smith.

 He became a Christian at a young age, he was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Cobden for many years. He loved the outdoors, and spent every waking moment working outside.

He was retired from The Department of Conservation after 24 years as an Assistant Ranger at Giant City Park. After retirement he continued his real passion of farming. He had a soft spot in his heart for animals, especially horses and dogs. In his spare time he loved to fish.

He proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Msgr. Ken Schaefer officiating. Interment was in the Anna City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.

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