Edward Dale Smith

1930 - 2014

Edward Dale Smith obituary, 1930-2014

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home - Cisne

305 Park St

Cisne, Illinois

Edward Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 13, 2014.

EDWARD DALE SMITH, 84 of Mt. Vernon, IL, formerly of Johnsonville, IL passed away 12:30AM Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Crossroads Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Dale was born February 10, 1930 to Homer and Lillian (Trotter) Smith in Paxton, IL. He married Correna Rich on November 18, 1953 at Sims, IL and she survives.

Dale served as a Sergeant in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He served as deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher at Ellis Mound Missionary Baptist Church at Wayne City, IL. He was a charter member of the Johnsonville Ruritan Club. He was a rural mail carrier for Cisne and Johnsonville for almost forty years. He also served as president and vice-president of Baltimore Cemetery Association at Wayne City, IL.

Dale is survived by his wife Correna of Mt. Vernon, IL and five children – Michael Dale (Sheila) Smith of Woodlawn, IL; Mark Edward (Renee) Smith of Olney, IL; Monty Joe (Denise) Smith of Fairfield, IL; Marlena "Susy" (Terry) Krutsinger, of Bluford, IL and Marty Lyn (Pam) Smith of Geff, IL and one sister Gnell Wood of Mt. Vernon, IL. Nineteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Paul, one sister Joyce and one son Murry.

The funeral will be 2:00PM Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Ellis Mound Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5-8PM Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the church. Directions to the church is 3 miles south of Interstate 64 at the Wayne City exit then 3.5 miles down the Aden Road. Burial will be at the Baltimore Cemetery at Wayne City, IL. Full military rites will be at the graveside.

Memorials may be given to Ellis Mound Missionary Baptist Church and will be accepted at the church or at Hosselton Funeral Home.

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March 4, 2014

Lori Poole

Thinking of you,Correna. Sorry for your loss.

February 15, 2014

He was the best brother anyone could ask for. I loved him very much and I know he loved me.

February 15, 2014

I meet Dale while serving with the Johnsonville ruritans. He was a kind and gental man always willing to help other people. It is with a true sense of loss that I learned of his passing. He will be remembered and missed in the Johnsonville area for years to come.----------Bill Henson

February 15, 2014

Correna, So sorry to hear of Dale's passing. I didn't realize that you had moved to Mt. Vernon. I miss seeing you both come to Clay County Hospital. My prayers are with you and your family. Dale will be missed greatly but he safe in the arms of Jesus! Take Care. Sherry Jones, Cardiopulmonary Manger at CCH

February 14, 2014

Keyma Mount

He was by far the best Papaw that we could of asked for.

February 13, 2014

SANDRA CASH

February 13, 2014

Paul & Nancy Krutsinger

February 13, 2014

Remembering all the family in my prayers. Will always remember Dale during his Trunkline years and delivering our mail. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Bill & Charlene Gilmore

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