Richard R. Smith Obituary (1947 - 2022)

Richard R. Smith 74, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 5:53 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in his residence with his family by his side. Services for Richard have been changed per the family wishes. No visitation will take place and the family will not have a graveside on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the family. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at dawson-wikoff.com. Richard was born July 8, 1947, in Decatur, IL. He proudly served his country in the US Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. Richard retired as a skilled German Carpenter and could fix and repair anything around the home. He married Teresa Ann Green on February 17, 1999. Surviving is his wife: Teresa of Mt. Zion; daughters: Tracy Smith of Charlotte, NC and Vanessa Green of Mt. Zion; son: Ronald Smith of Mt. Zion; brother: Leo Smith (Nellie) of Sullivan; grandchildren: Anthony Tecotl, Nicholas Tecotl, Trinity Thompson, Faythe Smith, Daymian Thompson Jr., Nicholas Mosley, Salocin Mosley, Charlene Mosley, and Nathan Mattison; great-grandchildren: Nicholas Tecolt Jr., Ayniye Tecotl, Neiko Tecotl, and Naomie Tecotl. Richard was preceded in death by his daughter: Angela, parents, one great grandson, two brothers and three sisters.