Richard O. Smith Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard O. Smith of Du Quoin, Illinois, who passed away on November 21, 2021 at the age of 91. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard O. Smith to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Smith and Olive Flossine Smith (Maple); his mother-in-law Clara Jackson; his brother Bob Smith; his son-in-law James Booker; and his sister-in-law Dorothy Berger.

He is survived by: his wife Clara Jane Jackson; his daughters, Terri Benson (Mark) of Du Quoin and Lora Booker of Du Quoin; his grandchildren, Matthew Benson (Kristina) of Du Quoin, Joshua Benson (Ashleigh) of Marion, Evan Booker (Amy) of Du Quoin, Austin Booker of Du Quoin and Garrick Blevins of Du Quoin; and his great grandchildren, Emerson Benson of Du Quoin, Mary Clara Benson of Du Quoin and Madux Booker of Du Quoin.

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