Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Samuel M. (Rev.) June 3, 1920
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Lake Odessa Wave - Times - June 11, 1920
          WIDELY KNOWN ELDER PASSES TO REWARD

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   Rev. S. M. Smith a widely known Elder in the Church o the Brethren, passed away
at his home in Campbell 
township last week Thursday.

   Four years ago he underwent a very serious surgical operation from which he never
fully recovered. His 
health rapidly declined during the past few months, until his Heaveny Father said,
"It is enough, come up 
higher." 

    Funeral services were held at the Dunkard church Sunday and a large audience
paid their last tributes of 
respect to him.  The services were conducted by Rev. E. F. Caslow of Grand Rapids,
assisted by Rev P. B. 
Messner and Rev. Chas. Deardorff.  He was borne to his resting place by six
ministers.  Interment was in 
Clarksville cemetery.

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            IN MEMORIAM

   Samuel M. Smith was born in Dark county, Ohio, Aug 21, 1848, and departed this
life June 3, 1920 aged 71 
yr., 9 mo., 12 da.

   In the fall of 1872, he came to Michigan and located in Woodland where he resided
for about seven years.  
He then came to Campbell township and located on the farm just east of the Dunkard
church, where he 
resided till the time of his death.

   On Dec. 28, 1879 he was united in marriage to Catherine Flory of Ohio.  Two
children were born to this 
union, Ira J. and Susie F., the latter preceding her father 24 years ago.  His wife
departed this life in the spring 
of 1883, when the son and daughter were small.

  In the fall of 1884 he married Lydia Long, who has been his constant loving
companion through the 
remainder of his life.  Two daughters were born to this union, Ruby L., now Mrs.
Clyde VanHouten of Edmore, 
and S. Ruth, now Mrs. Earl Hoover of Detroit.

   He was widely known as a Minister in the Church of the Brethren, having served in
that capacity for 37 
years, and has given words of encouragement to many people in his vicinity.

   He was respected as a man of integrity, honesty, and wisdom and will be greatly
missed by all who were 
intimately associated with him.

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