Obituary of Francis M. Smith

Mr. Francis M. Smith, 73, formerly of Central Towers, died Tuesday morning December 21, 2010 at the Golden Living Center where he had been a resident since August 17, 2010. Mr. Smith was born on Oct. 19, 1937 in Titusville, a son of the late Alfred and Pearl McCurdy Smith. Mr. Smith had been a custodian at Oil Creek Plastics. He had also worked at the former Union City Boat Factory and Queen Cutlery in Titusville. He had attended the Bible Baptist Church in Titusville. He enjoyed singing country songs and had even recorded several of his songs. He was an accomplished string instrument player, playing by ear. He enjoyed fishing in his earlier years. He is survived by a brother, Leon Smith and his wife Grace of Titusville and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Glenn, Thomas, Lloyd, Kenneth and Walter Smith. No public calling hours will be observed. Friends may attend a memorial service on Thursday at 3:00 PM at the Bible Baptist Church 43141 W. Central Ave. Titusville with Rev. Doug Cole, pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Bible Baptist Church. Interment will be in East Troy Cemetery.