Howard Smith

Howard Smith, age 69, of Shelbyville, MO, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015, at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, MO.

He was born June 25, 1945, in Leonard, MO, the son of Elbert James Pete and Zelma Mae Greenstreet Smith. Howard is survived by one daughter, Bonnie McMurry and husband John of Atlanta, MO; one sister, Doris Angerer and husband Albert of Quincy, IL and five nephews, Edwin Berter, Quincy, IL, Michael Berter, Quincy, IL, Gene Smith of Savannah, GA, Johnny Smith of Shelbina, MO and Jim Smith of Macon, MO; three nieces, Carol Barrick of Center, MO, Marie John of Quincy, IL and Diana Schwartz of New York.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Doug Smith. Howard was a 1963 graduate of Leonard High School and was a Christian by faith. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a forester in the Logging Industry. Howard enjoyed reading and working with his hands.

Funeral services will be held at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Shelbina, MO, on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 11:00 am with burial to follow in Leonard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Thurday at the Funeral Home in Shelbina. Memorials may be made to the Leonard Cemetery.