Calhoun County MI Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Dillard Sr. July 8, 2007
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Robin Ellis -- July 11, 2007, 11:06 pm

Battle Creek Enquirer
Dillard Smith, Sr., 69, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully supported 
by his family on Sunday morning, July 8, 2007 at Battle Creek Health System.

Dillard had worked in the tree trimming business of Michigan Shade Tree for 4 
years; then became part owner with his brother with the Tree Man Company since 
1975 he had been actively involved for 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1943, his mother in 1976; two 
brothers: Clyde Smith (1987) and Shelby Smith (1972); and four sisters: Ophy 
Baker, Eva Farler (1987), Faye Adams (1989), and Arthelee Jinkens (2003); and a 
granddaughter Crystal Marie Smith in March 1987.
Dillard received his education in Kentucky and came to Battle Creek in 1957 
from Vicco, KY. He was an avid fisherman and always kept his children working 
around the house. He made fun times for his grandchildren pulling them with his 
truck and a box spring mattress attached for the kids to ride on or the time he 
inflated innertubes with all the grandchildren playing in them and rolling down 
the hill. He enjoyed watching old Westerns and particularly John Wayne movies.

Visitation will be held at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service after 9 a.m. 
Wednesday; where the family will be present from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Funeral 
services commemorating Dillard Smith's life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on 
Thursday in the Bachman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steven S. Olmstead 
officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to American Cancer Society. 
Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service

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