August 18, 2003

Gary Smith

JONESBORO, Ill. -- Gary "Joe" Smith, 52, of Dongola, Ill., died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, at his home. He was born Aug. 9, 1951, son of Claude Eugene and Ellen Tellor Smith. He was married to Sherilynn Burns and was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Billy of Dongola, Brad of Anna, Ill., and Bobby Smith; two daughters, Shirley Smith of Ware, Ill., and Joanne Smith of Dongola...

JONESBORO, Ill. -- Gary "Joe" Smith, 52, of Dongola, Ill., died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, at his home.

He was born Aug. 9, 1951, son of Claude Eugene and Ellen Tellor Smith. He was married to Sherilynn Burns and was a carpenter.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Billy of Dongola, Brad of Anna, Ill., and Bobby Smith; two daughters, Shirley Smith of Ware, Ill., and Joanne Smith of Dongola.

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Also surviving are his mother, Ellen Smith of Dongola; two sisters, Patty Dillow and Ethel King of Dongola; a brother, Claudel Smith of Anna.

He was preceded in death by a son, a brother and a sister.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dare Aden officiating. Burial will be in the Friendship Cemetery.

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