October 8, 2002
Obituary
Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home
PAUL E. SMITH
Marion- Paul E. Smith, 63, of Marion, died at 3:30 PM, Monday, October 7, 2002 at Marion Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Smith was born on April 16, 1939 in Marion to Cecil & Lola Luella (Brown) Smith. He married Linda S. Yearack on December 30, 1991 in Paducah, KY. She survives of Marion.
Paul was a self-employed carpenter. He truly enjoyed helping others and volunteered his time with Habitat for Humanity and building and striking sets for the Paradise Alley Players in Marion.
He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Marion. He served on the property committee of the church and in his spare time Paul enjoyed going to auctions and antiquing. He collected antique toy cars and trucks.
SURVIVORS:
Wife- Linda Allen- Marion
Mother- Lola Luella Smith- Herrin
Four sons:
Stephen Smith
Jim Smith
Mike Smith
Scott Smith
Step-Daughter & son in law- Linley & Rev. Robert Scott- Pekin
Step-Daughter & son in law- Robin & Greg Scott- Jacksonville, FL
Special Friend that Paul thought of as a daughter- Kathy Rossi- Chicago
Sister & brother in law- Tootie & Bill Hermetz- Johnston City
Nephew- Todd & wife Amber Hermetz- Marion
Niece- Kelly & husband Jason Shelby- Johnston City
Great Nieces & nephews:
Garrett Hermetz- Marion
Barilynn Shelby- Johnston City
He was preceded in death by his father & one brother; Cecil LeRoy Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, October 12, 2002 at the First Presbyterian Church in Marion. The Revs. Dan Whitfield and Robert Scott will officiate. A memorial visitation will be held from 5-9:00 PM, Friday, October 11, 2002 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will take place at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 12, 2002 at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion.
Memorial donations are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church in Marion, Habitat for Humanity, or the Marion Medical Mission and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.