Charles Richard Hugh Smith (known to most as Rick), age 60, of St. Joseph, IL. passed away at 8:39 A.M. Friday November 14, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Rick was born October 19, 1965 in Quincy, IL. The son of Glenn and Barbara (Shinall) Smith. He married Susie (Manley) Florey, who he always said "was the love of his life", on October 17, 2015 in Homer. She survives.
He is also survived by his father Glenn (Brenda) Smith who loving raised him and his Step-father Bill Cawthon. He leaves behind his children Stephanie Smith, Cortney (Jake) Thacker, Glenn (Margaret) Smith, Jesse (Stephanie) Smith, Kaleb Smith. Step-Bonus daughters Delaine (Matt) Wagner, Carson (David Yan) Florey. He was a loving "Pe Paw" to 10 grandchildren and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Siblings Troy Smith, Amanda Sherwin, Olivia Lisenbee, Kim Huddleston, Mike Cawthon. Step-siblings Bill Cawthon, Gary Cawthon.
Rick's mother Barbara passed one day after him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and a granddaughter.
Rick started as a semi driver and then became the Fleet Safety Coordinator for C.H.I. Overhead Doors in Arthur. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Rick had a quick wit and ornery sense of humor. He will be remembered for his warm heart, easy smile and the joy he found in life's simple moments like listening to music while putting together jigsaw puzzles with Susie, traveling (especially their "Quarter Flip Trips") and relaxing at home watching tv & movies with Susie and their beloved furkids. He also enjoyed riding bicycles and unicycles, drawing & doodling, was fluent in sign language and especially enjoyed cheering on the Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball teams.
Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District or the Coles County Animal Shelter.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 P.M. Saturday November 22, 2025 at Freese Funeral Home 302 E. Grand Ave. St. Joseph. Brad Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery, St. Joseph. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
https://www.freesefh.com/obituary/Rick-Smith
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