Elbert Harold “Butch” Smith, Jr., 81, of Litchfield, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 12 p.m. at the Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Burial will be at the Elm Lawn Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will also be at Plummer Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Smith was born Nov. 28, 1942, in Wood River, a son to Elbert Harold and Opal Irene (Hickerson) Smith, Sr. He was a graduate of Wood River High School and a veteran of the United States Navy. He married the former Bonnie Sue Weller on Aug. 10, 1963, in Hillsboro. She preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 2016.
Mr. Smith was the produce manager at the former National Supermarket in Litchfield and at Shop ‘N’ Save Supermarket in Springfield until his retirement. He was a member of the Litchfield Moose Lodge #1634. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and watching football. He also loved his grandkids and was known as “the best grandpa.”
Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter, Michele (Tim) Driscoll of Indianapolis, IN; sister, Donna Horton of Litchfield; daughter-in-law, Diane May of Litchfield; four grandchildren, Amy Driscoll of Westfield, IN, Andrea (Danielle) Richardson of Collinsville, Jennifer Driscoll of Indianapolis, IN, and Jonathan Driscoll of Litchfield; three great-grandchildren, Scout, Jasper and Hailey; and a great-granddaughter, Maddie.
In addition to his wife Bonnie, he is preceded in death by his son, Sean Alan Smith; and a sister, Beverly Rauzi.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Litchfield Veteran’s Memorial Garden Fund or PAWS Care of Montgomery County. Plummer Funeral Services is assisting the family with arrangements. To light a virtual candle, sign the online guest book, or for directions, please visit: www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
