Walter L. Smith

Walter L. Smith, age 74 of Anna and formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 10, 1945 in Anna, the son of Mary George of Anna. Walter is survived by his son, Chris Smith; stepsons, Randy and Dale Murray of Rocky Point, North Carolina; sister, Janice Short of Anna; niece, Gina (Steve) Loughridge of Anna; nephew, Ron (Myra) Williams Jr. of Wolf Lake; great niece, Whitney Perry of Jonesboro; cousins, Mike (Lynn) Etheridge of Wilmington, North Carolina and Debbie (Steve) Clover of Alto Pass; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary George; sisters, Elouise Biere and Judy Stallions. Walter was a highly credited mechanic and truck driver. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was given the "Cootie" Honor Degree by the VFW and received a citation of Merit from the VFW for being "Mr. Santa Claus". He will be dearly missed by all his family. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Reverend Paul Sadler officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. and the Illinois Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team of Marion in the Anna City Cemetery. Masonic Rites will be at 12:00 noon. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery, Anna. Friends may call from 11 until the time of service on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Visitation Service Tuesday, April 30, 2019,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Tuesday, April 30, 2019,1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906