Tom Smith – Benton, IL

Thomas Eugene Smith, age 68, of Benton, passed away at 7:41 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his residence at Heritage Woods of Benton.
His wishes are to be cremated. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.

Leffler Funeral Home of Benton; is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Thomas Eugene Smith was born on April 6, 1953, in Benton, IL, the son of Everett Smith and Lucille (Irby) Smith.
He was a member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Benton.

Years ago, he formerly worked as a laborer at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton.
Tom enjoyed attending and cheering for the Benton Rangers basketball team.

Surviving are two brothers: Robert Smith of Desloge, MO, Rev. John Smith and wife Sherry of Springfield, MO; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Charles Smith and Carl Smith; and a sister-in-law Karen Smith.
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