ronald edward smith, sr.

Ronald E. Smith, Sr., passed away October 11, 2023.  He was born February 16, 1947, in Edinburgh to the late Delmer Guy and Lida Irene Caldwell Smith.  He was married to Norilyn Albinda Smith on August 21, 2004, and she survives.  Other survivors include his sons, Ronald E. (Joeli) Smith, of Greenfield, and Donald E. Smith, of Edinburgh; daughters Arlene D. (Joe) Stuart, of Westport, and Sheenna Lynn Smith, of Edinburgh; brothers, Ernie (Judy) Smith, of Edinburgh, and Freddie (Brenda) Smith, of Edinburgh; ten grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild, due in January.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers James Delmer Smith and Harold Smith; and sister Linda V; and 1 grandson, Dustin Lee Smith.  Ronald spent his life as a mechanic and truck driver.  Throughout his life he loved spending time with family.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and going to car shows and the races.  After retirement he traveled to Philippines and loved watching old western movies.  A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Christ Fellowship Church, Edinburgh.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m., until the time of the service at the church.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Funeral Care, Edinburgh.

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