Carl Leroy Smith son of the late Betty Street Smith and Earnest "Scrub" Smith was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 17, 1949. He departed this life at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 7, 2010, having attained the age of 60 years, five months and 21 days.
On June 17, 1983, Leroy was united in marriage to Clestine "Tina" West. Carl owned and operated a pallet mill. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, playing cards, going to the boats and spending time on the computer. Carl's greatest joy was spending time with his friends and family.
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Scrub and Betty Smith.
Leroy is survived by his wife Tina of St. Louis, one son, Eddie Brown of St. Louis, one daughter, Tammy Brown of St. Louis, special niece and nephew, Tonya and Gary Dalton of St. Louis, two brothers, William "Bill" Smith and wife Peggy of Granite City, IL, Howard Smith of Centerville, two sisters, Sherry Shelton and husband Tim of Jacksonville, FL, Julie Arl and husband Steve of Ellington, three nieces, Adrienne Barton, Tabbie Miner and Sidney Smith, two nephews, Billy Smith II and Brandon Smith, and a great-nephew, Lucas Barton. Leroy will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Saturday 9:00 A.M.
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
Minister: Rev. Carlton Mathes
Burial: Davis Cemetery
Pallbearers: Billy Smith II, Brandon Smith, Lester Street, Gary Dalton, Terry Dalton and Scott Street.
Honorary Pallbearers: Kenny Smith and Kenny Goforth.
Arrangements by: McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Bunker, Missouri