July 14, 1941 – August 21, 2023
Teddy “Ted” Dwight Smith, 82, of Heltonville, passed away peacefully at his residence on August 21, 2023.
Born in Monroe County on July 14, 1941, he was the son of Rex and Chloe (Hawkins) Smith. He married Judy Lee Smale on April 27, 1959, and she survives. Ted retired from General Motors in 1992 and was a member of Bartlettsville Christian Church. He loved the outdoors, especially mushroom and ginseng hunting. He passed that love of the outdoors to his children and grandchildren.
Surviving Ted is his wife, Judy; children, Ted Jr. (Shawn) Smith, Tony (Joni) Smith, Terry D. Smith, and Tracey (Regina) Smith; grandchildren, Erin (Craig) Prince, Tyler (Kristen) Smith, Lauren Smith, Todd (Kaitlyn) Smith, Taylor Smith, and Alex Smith; great-grandchildren, Ava and Cale Prince, Tinsley and Tankston Smith, Bryer Smith, and Hayden Cowell; sister, Sandy Smith; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Ted is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Smith; and sister, Gloria (Belle) Smith.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Bartlettsville Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Bartlettsville Christian Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, also at the Bartlettsville Christian Church.
The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of Ted Smith.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
