Glen E. Smith Sr.'s Obituary
Glen Earle Smith Sr, 91, of Decatur, IL passed away May 23, 2023 at Decatur, Memorial Hospital.
Glen was born November 18, 1931 in Harristown, IL the son of Earle and Osceola Mae (Austin) Smith. He was a veteran of the US Army. After his military service Glen started a career with A.E. Staley as a millwright serving for 34 ½ years.
Glen married his wife of 43 years, Mary Anna Ingram on December 21, 1979 in Decatur, IL.
He was a 51 year member of Salem Baptist Church, where he had been saved on April 6, 1972. He proudly served as a deacon and trustee. He was also known to have read the Bible at least ½ hour, every day and had read the entire more than Bible 80 times.
Surviving are his wife Mary Anna; children, David Lee Smith of Melbourn, FL, Christopher M Wiley (MaryAnn) of Decatur, IL, Timothy S. Sanders (Teresa) of Lillington, NC; sister, Nancy Annen of Appleton, WI; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son Glen Smith Jr; 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
Funeral service will be 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Salem Baptist Church.
Visitation will be 4-6 PM Tuesday at the church.
Cremation will follow services.
The Moran and Goebel Funeral Home have been entrusted with the care of Glen.
Condolences may be left to Glen’s family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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