Richard A. Smith
July 7, 1961 ~ December 24, 2024
Born in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Resided in:
Morrisonville, Illinois
Richard A. Smith, 63, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on July 7, 1961, in Taylorville, IL, to the late Keneth and Reta (Chambers) Smith.
Richard spent his entire life on the farm where he was raised, dedicating his years to working for Bloome Farms. He enjoyed driving his semi hauling grain, but above all, he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sisters, Karen Thompson, Donna Eson, Marsha (Sam) Ellinger, Michelle (Jerry) Luttrell; brothers, Larry Smith, Kevin (Jenny) Smith, and Randy Smith, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Keneth and Reta Smith, his brother, Gary Wayne, a brother-in-law, Richard Thompson, and several aunts and uncles.
Per Richard’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials in his honor may be made to the Taylorville Memorial Foundation.
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I’d like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of Rich. I’m hoping you have many fond memories of your moments with him. I for one will always remember his birthday which for me was very easy to remember. I’d like too people who saw him on a regular basis on the 4th of his upcoming birthday and he always acted amazed that I could remember.
Rich, first thing you do when you get where you’re heading is find an empty stool that you can claim as yours, walk over to John Pride and ask him to play, “When I Get To Heaven”.
RIP Rich!!