Richard L. Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard L. Smith of Springfield, Illinois, born in Litchfield, Illinois, who passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard L. Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Gary Wayne Smith; and his sister Melissa Ann Smith. He is survived by: his mother Janice Gail Smith (Henson) of Aurora, MO; his stepfather Dean Anderson of Aurora, MO; his wife Cherity Smith (Gatschenberger) of Springfield, IL; his children, Devin (Danielle Jacob-Smith) of Pawnee, IL, Stacey Garoutte (Tyler) of Auburn, IL and Daniel Smith (Emily Burch) of East Peoria, IL; his granddaughter Emia Garoutte; his brothers, Michael Smith of Raymond, IL and Steven Smith of Springfield, IL; his nieces and nephews, Jannea Turley, Jessica Swain, James Smith, Jordan Smith and Wesley Sheridan; and his great-niece Dahlia Borero.
