Marvin O. Smith's Obituary
Marvin O. Smith, 84 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on September 22, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO. He was born September 6, 1937, in St. Louis, MO, son of the late Stanley, and Alma, nee Reinhardt, Smith. He was married to Suzanne, nee Grueninger, Smith, who survives him. They were married October 17, 1970, in Columbia, IL.
Marvin had retired from AT & T, St. Louis, MO, and later worked as a sales associate at Ace Hardware, Columbia, IL (He really was the helpful hardware man). He had served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of American Legion Post 581, Columbia, IL. He enjoyed fishing trips with his friends, bowling in several leagues at Westpark Bowl, and entering his classic Olds Cutlass in car shows, where he won numerous trophies and awards.
Also, surviving are his son, Daniel (Jamie Winkler & her son Kobe) Smith of Columbia, IL; daughter, Julie (Matt) Overton of Cicero, IN; grandchildren, Zachary and Nathan Smith, Tyler, Justin and Emily Overton; sister-in-law, Margie Smith; nephews, Fred Smith, Jr., Charlie Smith, and Andy Smith, along with other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Smith, and Stanley Smith.
A Life Celebration Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL. Military Honors will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, on Monday, October 4, at 10:30 am. Those attending will gather at Leesman Funeral Home, 218 S. Metter Ave., Columbia, IL, at 10:00 am, Monday, to form a procession to the cemetery. Mr. Smith was cremated according to his wishes.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062 . For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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