Norman G. Smith Obituary (1930

Norman G. Smith, 81, of Pawnee, IL died at 1:35 pm Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. He was born January 13, 1930 in Tovey, IL, the son of Roscoe and Alberta Messersmith Smith. On August 19, 1951 he married Norma Foster in Kincaid, IL. Norman was a member of St. Rita's Catholic Church in Kincaid. Mr. Smith had been a farmer for over 50 years. He was a Korean War Veteran and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in the Artillery after earning the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Kincaid American Legion and the Christian County Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife: Norma Smith of Pawnee; Children: Cleta (Vic) Menossi of Taylorville, Cinda (Dave) Johnson of Springfield, David (Gloria) Smith of Kincaid, and Julie (Paul) Moody of West Palm Beach, FL. Sisters: Barbara (Phil) Bohlen of Moweaqua and Brenda (Chuck) Ward of Springfield. Grandchildren: Shanon German, Ryan Menossi, Kevin German, Adam Menossi, Michael Smith, and Sarah Smith. 2 Step Grandchildren: Valerie Winland and Jill Turner. There are 8 Great Grandchildren and 3 Step Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brother. Bernard Smith, and Granddaughter Jamie German. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 pm Saturday, September 24, at McClure Funeral Home with Father Alan Hunter officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until Noon at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.