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  • Visitation

    Friday, June 30, 2023

    9:00 to 11:00 am

    Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Lebanon, IL

  • Service

    Friday, June 30, 2023

    11:00 am

    Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Lebanon, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Madison T. “Smitty” Smith, 89, of Lebanon, IL, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in O’Fallon, IL.

    He was born on November 25, 1933, in Bennettsville, SC, to Willie and Olivia (nee Taylor) Smith. On February 15, 1958, Smitty married the love of his life, Hazel D. Smith.

    Smitty grew up in Bennettsville, SC, before moving to Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Bennettsville High School at the early age of 16, received his bachelor’s degree from Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC and was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.  He later earned his Master of Arts from Webster College.  After Clafin, Smitty enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for 28 years and retired a Chief Master Sergeant.  His Air Force career brought him to Lebanon where he met and married Hazel D. Together they raised their children and retired to Lebanon.

    A faithful man, Smitty was a member of Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lebanon, IL, where he grew his faith, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and was available to assist where needed.  He was fondly known as “Deacon Smitty”.

    Smitty was preceded in death by his loving wife, Hazel D. Smith; parents, Willie and Olivia Smith; daughter, Rhonda Clarkson; siblings, Netty Harrison, Willie F. Smith, Donald A. Smith, Ronald W. Smith, and Marie J. “Jackie” Smith.

    He is survived by his children, Roscoe E. Toles, Charlotte Washington-Armstrong, Ethel Washington, Linda Kay Washington, Paul Stanley (Addie) Washington IV, Wendy Gulley, Juanita (Ronnie) Henry, Jeanine S. McCall, Ann Morrow; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

    Visitation: Friday, June 30, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, at Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Lebanon, IL.

    Funeral Service: Friday, June 30, 2023, at 11:00 am, Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Lebanon, IL.

    Clergy: Rev. Dr. W. J. Griffin

    Interment: College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, IL

    Repast: Immediately following graveside services at Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

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3 Condolences
 
  1. MARGARET V. LEE / June 28, 2023 at 7:59 pm

    THE CHERRY STREET COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD FAMILY EXPRESS OUR PRAYERS TO BRO SMITH’S FAMILY MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AT THIS PRECIOUS HOMEGOING OF ONE OF GOD’S SERVANT. PASTOR, REV STANLEY SWANIGAN, ELDER MARGARET LEE, INTERIM PASTOR.

  2. Calvin & Sandra Small / June 30, 2023 at 7:56 am

    To the Smith Family – please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of “Smitty” (or Mr Smith as we more frequently referred to him). Our family and yours shared some wonderful times and experiences (especially those at SHAPE). Even though “Ms Hazel” and “Mr Smith” have gone on to claim their reward, those memories will be with us forever. As you reflect on your love for “Smitty”, we pray God will touch you with His extraordinary healing comfort and bring you through this difficult season.

    Calvin & Sandra Small (for the Small Family)

  3. matthew frank / July 6, 2023 at 1:34 pm

    I worked with Mr Smith “Smitty” while stationed at Scott AFB Application Support Office in the mid to late 90’s. He always had a smile on his face, A great guy to know and be around. May you rest in peace Smitty.

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