In Memory

Michael Smith

Michael L. Smith

Smith, Michael L. Age 72, of Decatur, passed away Monday June 1, 2015 in Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo surrounded by family and friends. Michael was born August 10, 1942 in Lansing the son of Donald and Irene June (Herbert) Smith. He married Kathryn L. Hammond August 26, 1961 in Jackson, MI. and she preceded him in death January 31, 2015. Survivors include two sons Craig (Deb) Smith of Decatur, Keith (Karen) Smith of Shelby Twp., MI., six grandchildren, Brandon, Adam, Brooke, Rachel, Camryn and Stephanie and a sister Susan (Mike) Munn of Dimondale, MI. He was a pharmacist and retired from Rite Aid Pharmacy in Dowagiac and prior to his retirement he was employed by Paul's Pharmacy in Holland, LakeView Hospital in Paw Paw, K-Mart, Mike's Pharmacy in Coloma and Narregan Drugs in Decatur. He was a member of the Decatur JC's and a member of AA with 30 years of sobriety. Funeral services will be held 3pm Friday in the Newell Funeral Home Decatur with James Abshagen officiating. Friends may call after 1pm Friday. Cremation will follow the services. Memorials may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice or the American Cancer Society -

 

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