Eugene B. Smith, 84, of Lafayette died at 8:55 am, Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 15, 1934 in Clinton County to the late Homer E. and Blanche (Rex) Smith. He attended Dayton High School. Eugene married Barbara Miller on 2-18-1953. She preceded him inContinue Reading
Eugene B. Smith, 84, of Lafayette died at 8:55 am, Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born February 15, 1934 in Clinton County to the late Homer E. and Blanche (Rex) Smith. He attended Dayton High School. Eugene married Barbara Miller on 2-18-1953. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2004. He then married Sally Sturdivant and she survives. Eugene worked as an Ironworker for Ironworkers Local Union 379/22 for 50 years and was the Fire Chief of Sheffield Twp, for 22 years, and a member for 59 years. He worked for Dayton Grain Elevator for 15 years.
Eugene was very active in the community as was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 2570 in Monticello, Moose Lodge 1529 chapter 796 in Lafayette, Indiana Firemen’s Association, Indiana Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and was a charter member of the Tippecanoe County Firemen’s Association. He also enjoyed small engine repair and bowling. He most enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children, Debra J. (Gary) Vyse, Peggy L. (Roger) Gregory, Kathleen A. (Steven) Massey, Randall J. (Brenda) Smith; 2 sisters, Phyllis Brooks and Hildred Scott, brother Kenneth(Bonnie) Smith. Grandchildren, Kimberly (Kelly) Little, Gene Allen (Kim)Massey, Angie (Adam) Franklin, Nick (Mandy) Smith, Travis (Tina) Gregory, Jason (Julie)Massey, Brandon Smith and Blake (Taylor) Smith, and 16 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by a son Ricky E. Smith, 5 brothers Hubert, Herbert, Cletis, Royce, Richard, sister Eunice Smith.
Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday May 29,2018 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday May 30, 2018 at the Dayton Memorial Presbyterian Church at 10:30 am. Officiating Chaplain Dwight Herin. Burial Wyandotte Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Eugene’s name may be given to Memorial Presbyterian Church in Dayton, or the Sheffield Twp. Vol. Fire Dept., envelopes will be available.
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