Donald Smith

COBDEN, Ill. -- Donald Joe Smith, 69, of Cobden died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at his home.

He was born Oct. 20, 1934, at Cobden, son of Herbert L. and Edith Smith. He and Pat Whitney were married March 12, 1966, in Cobden.

Smith was retired from Choate Mental Health and Development Center and Heartland Harvest.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife; a sister, Juanita Williams of Anna, Ill.; two brothers, Carl Smith of Elkville, Ill., and Dennis Smith of Anna.

Friends may call at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Cobden from 6 to 8 p.m. today.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gene Hart officiating. Burial will be in Cobden Cemetery.