Timothy John Smith's Obituary
Timothy John Smith, age 52, of Pinckneyville, IL, formerly of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 6:23 a.m. in Pinckneyville Healthcare Center, Pinckneyville, IL. Tim was born on November 28, 1958 in Waukegan, IL, a son to Calvert L. and Jannette C. (Zewe) Smith, Jr. He had worked as a John Deere tractor mechanic for Tri-County Lawn in Murphysboro, IL and was a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodges in Pinckneyville, IL. He enjoyed fishing and canoeing in a canoe that he had purchased as a child with his newspaper route money but his greatest joy came from spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his sister, Nancy Hester of Pinckneyville, IL; a nephew, Logan E. Hester of Pinckneyville, IL; a niece, Genevieve A. Hester of Pinckneyville, IL; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Steven P. Smith. Graveside services will be held at Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Barnett officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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