Hardin C. "Butch" Smith

July 7, 1945 - September 9, 2016

Hardin C. “Butch” Smith, 71, of Springfield, died at 6:25 pm, Friday, September 9, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1945, in Manchester, IL to Leon and Margie (Hughes) Smith. He married Nancy Cornell on May 27, 1972, and she survives.

He is survived by his two daughters: Virinda (John) Griffitts of Riverton and Dawn (Seth) James of Neoga, two grandchildren, four sisters: Leona (Lee) Spradlin of Springfield, Gracetta (Albert) Benton of Winchester, and Barbara Adams and Toni (Glenn) Hilliker, both of Jacksonville, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Sean Smith.

Butch was a retired coalminer and an Air Force veteran. He was a NASCAR, basketball and baseball fan.

A private graveside service will be held.

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A private graveside service will be held.

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Memorial contributions may be made to the Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail.

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Penny Huff Dowell-Wanda's daughter posted on 9/13/16

God bless my cousins family and friends. Peace be with you

Liz Daley family,Wanda McCarty posted on 9/13/16

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such a dear one. Please know we are there with you in spirit and our thoughts and prayers are always with you, Love Liz and Aunt Wanda

Barbara Adams posted on 9/11/16

I cannot express the sadness I feel at the loss of my brother

Frank and Rosanna Stefano posted on 9/11/16

Dear Nancy and Virinda Rae, Frank and I send our sincere sympathy, and we're thinking of you. Butch was such a nice man. I remember how much he liked sitting out on the back porch in the sun with his dog on nice days.

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