Ronald Henry Smith's Obituary
Ronald Henry Smith age 88 of Algonac, MI passed away December 27, 2024 in his home. He was born July 30, 1936 in Algonac, MI to the late Henry "Red" and Mary Louise (Yax) Smith. He married Charlene Rose Beauvais on May 28, 1971 in Anchorville, MI.
Ron was a 1956 graduate of Algonac High School. He joined the US Air Force in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1960. He worked in retail business and plastics until his retirement in 1991. Ron enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling, and doing outdoor yardwork. He loved spending with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Charlene, children Debra Maes, Dana (Bill Sowders) Todino, and Lori (Jason) Grove, grandchildren Jeremey, Justin, Katelynd (Brad), Nicholas (Susan), Noah, Abigail, Collin, Caden, and Madelyn, great grandchildren Ryan, Allison, and Asher, and a sister Dorothy McArthur. He was preceded in death by his first wife Louise, a son Jerry, and a son-in-law Keith.
Mr. Smith will be instate at 10:30 AM, with mass at 11:00 AM, Tuesday December 31, 2024 in the Our Lady on the River Parish St. Catherines Catholic Church, Algonac. Visitation 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday December 30, 2024 in the Young Gilbert Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Algonac.
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