Tuesday April 29, 2025.
Beloved father of Justin (Katherine) Smith; loving grandfather of Mackenzie and Quinn Smith; dear son of the late Thomas and Ada Smith; dear brother of Tommy (Ardith) Smith and the late Patrick (surviving Debbie) Smith, Gary (surviving Patricia) and Joseph Butterfield; dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Services: A roadside service will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to https://www.giving.atsu.edu/support-veterans
Mike was a cherished classmate of the Aurora High School (Nebraska) Class of 1968. He had an impish streak but could be relied on to cheer up anyone in need of a laugh. We always looked forward to him returning to his hometown for reunions. May he rest in peace, and may his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him.
He was the absolute best Uncle. Period. A lot of people say that but I mean it. He always took time to make me feel special when I was a kid. Whether it was a Billikens game or a St. Louis Rams game, he made sure we did something fun. He didn’t have to do anything with me but he always made our time a priority. He was the funniest guy too…as a 10 year old kid with his Uncle at a Rams game blowing the infamous “horn” that always got taken away every game, it built core memories I’ll never forget. Thanks Uncle Mike, I’ll miss you. I love you. Go Big Red!