Terry Gene Smith Sr.
January 23rd, 1942 - September 19th, 2008
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Terry Gene's Obituary
Terry Gene Smith Sr., 66, of South Haven died Friday, September 19 at home.
He was born January 23, 1942 in Salem, Missouri to Chester Lee and Athena Inez Smith. Terry worked as a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He also worked on a cattle feed lot, Holly sugar corp. and Brown Shoe Company. Terry loved NASCAR, the Dallas Cowboys and fishing.
He is preceded in death along with his parents by daughters – Athena Marie Smith and Athena Lynn Smith
He is survived by his wife – Chrystal (Carlson) Smith of South Haven, Michigan. Children – T.J. ( Deborah) Smith of Lacota, Michigan, Janetta (Rick) Stain and Leenne Smith both of Deering, Missouri. Step children - Michael Brewer of South Haven, Michigan and Becky Brewer Wilcox of Elkhart, Indiana. 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. One brother – Dennis (Mary) Smith of Manila, Arkansas and one sister – Deb (Rick) Williams of Kennet, Missouri.
An open house will be held on October 4 at the family’s home from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Their home is located at 03750 67th Street Lot 129 in South Haven. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s on line guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South haven 637-0333.
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