- Date Of Birth: January 18, 1950
- Date Of Death: June 17, 2017
- State: Illinois
Michael D. Smith, 67, of Galesburg, passed away at home on June 17, 2017. Mike was born on January 18, 1950, in Peoria, the son of Harry D. and Catherine R. Campbell Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Linda (Baughman/Dunn); his children, Shawn Smith of Denver, CO, Joshua (Jamie) Welsh of Altona, Nicholas Smith of Edwardsville; Kellie (Joe) Harshbarger of Bartonville, Michelle (Jerry) Cook of Galesburg; and Kimberly Smith of Edwardsville; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother David Smith and a son, James Gallagher. Mike was raised in Peoria and graduated from Woodruff High School. He worked for 30 years at Caterpiller, Inc. retiring in 1997. Mike was a handyman and could fix anything – a “Jack of all trades.” Mike was a social person, who had many friends and loved a good conversation and a cold Miller Lite beer. He enjoyed traveling with Linda, especially in Florida. He loved to go fishing, was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, and was a lover of dogs, with Labradors being his favorite. Mike was also a Mason.
