Kevin E. Smith Obituary (1965

Kevin Eugene Smith, 51, of Chenoa, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 3:13 p.m. at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. His service will be held Friday, September 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with Pastor Larry Gaylord officiating. A private family burial will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL at a later date. Visitation will be Friday, September 8, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Kevin was born September 3, 1965 in Pontiac, IL to James Wayne and Rose Mary P. (Schroeder) Smith. He is survived by his children, Chelsey N. (Adam) Erickson of Pontiac, IL; brothers, Lloyd (Teresa) Smith of Pontiac, IL and John Smith of Paris, IL; sister, Sharon (Eddie) Palmer of Nashville, TN; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Kevin attended Pontiac Township High School. He proudly served 21 years in the Army National Guard, with part of his service being deployed in Bosnia and Iraq. During his service, he received many awards and accommodations. He previously worked at the Pontiac Correctional Center and most recently he worked for the Chenoa Meat Locker. He was cherished by many and will be greatly missed, especially by his daughter, Chelsey. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.