Dennis “Denny” Smith, age 73, of Columbia, IL, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. Dennis is the son of Eugene and Ann Smith and was born in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his former wife Shirley Smith, their 3 children Michelle (Eric) Martin, Kristen (Joe) Forrest and Tim Smith, five grandchildren, Connor O’Rourke, Ava Forrest, Marin O’Rourke, Josh Forrest, and Brogan O’Rourke, a sister Sandy (Joyce) Eaves, two brothers Don Smith and Brian (Sherri) Smith, a niece Gabbi Smith and a nephew Gavin Smith.
Services: Visitation Monday, April 21, 2025 from 4:00-8:00PM at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30AM, also at Kutis South County Chapel, followed by interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Denny’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org.