Dennis Smith

Dennis Gene Smith, 70, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Aspire Senior Living Center in Advance, Missouri.

He was born Jan. 29, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Fletcher and Edna Marie Lincoln Smith.

Dennis attended Cape Girardeau public schools. He worked at Florsheim Shoe Co. and Ole Hickory Pits, and as a handyman in Cape Girardeau. Dennis was gifted as a self-taught artist and would love to sketch and draw pictures. He also enjoyed vegetable gardening.

Loving survivors include five children, Tracy (James) Stratton of Cape Girardeau, Stacy (Chad) Lucas of Marble Hill, Missouri, Brandon Smith of Sturdivant, Missouri, Richard (Brittany) Price of Cape Girardeau and Matthew (Katie) Smith of Pevely, Missouri; four siblings, Ronnie (Phyllis) Smith, Jerry (Ruby) Smith and Linda Sanders, all of Cape Girardeau, and Lavonda (Durwood) Thurman of Jackson; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; two siblings, Joyce McGee and Rodney Wayne Smith; and a son, Shannon Smith.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Michael Davis officiating.

Memorial donations may be given in memory of Dennis to the donor's church or charity of choice.

Arrangements were by McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Dennis' obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.