Walter Benjamin Smith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walter Benjamin Smith of Ashley, Michigan, born in Saint Johns, Michigan, who passed away on January 16, 2023 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Benjamin Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Noel S. Smith and Esther M. Smith (Trowbridge); his son-in-law John Potacka; his brothers-in-law, Glen Mills, Richard Moore, Chauncey Moore and Leon Moore, Jr.; and his brothers, Richard (Diana Barrett) and Keith (Margaret Slepr).
He is survived by: his wife Ruth Marie Moore; his children, Shirley Potacka of St. Louis, MI, Bruce Smith of Ashley, MI and Brian Smith (Melissa) of DeKalb, IL; his grandchildren, Lisa Bergeron, Wendy Trujillo (John), Jake Smith (Gina) and Jillian Luker (Cameron); his great grandchildren, Kazia Bergeron and Michael; his siblings, Marilee Mills, Elizabeth Pope (Bruce) and Malcolm Smith (Agnes); and his sisters-in-law, Wenda Duflo and Wilma Moore. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
