MARSHALL A. "SMITTY" SMITH

Marshall A. "Smitty" Smith, age 85, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 11:10 p..m Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester, IN. Born March 20, 1927 in Whitley County, IN, he was the son of Lewis and Maude Martha (Kneller) Smith.

He attended the public school system and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. In 1954, he married Barbara L. (Hire) Smith. A lifetime Whitley County resident and part-time farmer, he owned Smitty's Auto Parts since 1985 and also worked for General Electric for 20 years. Smitty, a "tinkerer," loved to create things with wood and metal.

Survivors include his son, Thomas Smith of Columbia City; grandson, Jesse (Jennifer) Smith of Larwill; 3 great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Madison and Trevor Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara L. Smith; brother, Russell Smith; 3 sisters, Mabel Lena Smith, Mildred Downing and Marie Jones.

Funeral service is Monday, June 18, 2012 at 10 a.m. with one hour of calling prior to service atDeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Pastor Curtiss Johnson officiating. Burial at Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam. Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Smith's memory to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.