Michael Lee Smith Sr.

December 13, 1948 - January 29, 2022

WALKERTON – Michael Lee Smith Sr. of Walkerton passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth following an illness. He was born on December 13, 1948 in East Prairie, MO to the late Amos G. and Ada L. (McCubbins) Smith and was 73 years-old at the time of his death. He lived in the area since 1980 coming from Portage, IN and was a retired Utility Worker with New Chicago Water CO. On September 13, 1968 in Benton Heights, MI he married the love of his life Susan Jeppson. Mike was a member of the Walkerton United Pentecostal Church. He loved muscle cars, the Smokey Mountains and most of all his grandchildren. He was truly a jack of all trades. Mike is survived by his wife Susan of Walkerton; one son Michael Smith Jr.; five grandchildren Michael Smith III, Madison Storms, Joseph Chezem, Lelia Chezem, and Emma Smith; two brothers Gary (Anna) Smith of London, KY, and Glenn (Marian) Smith of Portage; and one sister Glenda (Jerry) Conley of Cheyanne, WY. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Sue Miller. Visiting hours will be from 5:00 to 7:00 EDT Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 EDT Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the funeral home with visiting hours also 1 hour prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Grovertown Cemetery.