The Morton and Johnston Funeral Home
Ernest W. (Zeke) Smith December 14, 1941 ~ November 1, 2021
Ernest W. (Zeke) Smith, 79, of Benton passed away at 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mr. Smith was born in Benton, IL on December 14, 1941, the son of William G. & Birdie (Roberts) Smith. Mr. Smith was an excellent horse trainer, and worked road construction. He loved hunting, fishing & animals but the most important thing to him was his family. He leaves behind: 1 Son: Carl Smith & wife Nancy of Caseyville Loving Companion: Mary Jane Tasky of Benton Daughter: Crystal Balota of Benton 5 Grandchildren: Miranda Frailey Caylie Smith Ashley Nikki Brandon Great-Granddaughter: Stella Frailey Mary Jane's children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren 3 Brothers: Jim Smith & wife Virginia Gene Smith Gary Smith 6 Sisters: Judy & MIke Ward Edna Fotheringhame Nita Adams Geneva Smith Jeannette Tasky Dorothy Cockrum Several Nieces & Nephews to numerous to mention Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his mother & father Bill & Birdie Smith, Granddaughter-Carly Smith, brothers- Robert, Dale, John C., sisters-Eunice Conner, Mary Hobbie & Sharon Heinrich. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 5th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.
Ernest W. (Zeke) Smith December 14, 1941 ~ November 1, 2021
Ernest W. (Zeke) Smith, 79, of Benton passed away at 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mr. Smith was born in Benton, IL on December 14, 1941, the son of William G. & Birdie (Roberts) Smith. Mr. Smith was an excellent horse trainer, and worked road construction. He loved hunting, fishing & animals but the most important thing to him was his family. He leaves behind: 1 Son: Carl Smith & wife Nancy of Caseyville Loving Companion: Mary Jane Tasky of Benton Daughter: Crystal Balota of Benton 5 Grandchildren: Miranda Frailey Caylie Smith Ashley Nikki Brandon Great-Granddaughter: Stella Frailey Mary Jane's children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren 3 Brothers: Jim Smith & wife Virginia Gene Smith Gary Smith 6 Sisters: Judy & MIke Ward Edna Fotheringhame Nita Adams Geneva Smith Jeannette Tasky Dorothy Cockrum Several Nieces & Nephews to numerous to mention Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his mother & father Bill & Birdie Smith, Granddaughter-Carly Smith, brothers- Robert, Dale, John C., sisters-Eunice Conner, Mary Hobbie & Sharon Heinrich. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 5th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.
The Morton and Johnston Funeral Home
Ernest W. (Zeke) Smith December 14, 1941 ~ November 1, 2021
Ernest W. (Zeke) Smith, 79, of Benton passed away at 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mr. Smith was born in Benton, IL on December 14, 1941, the son of William G. & Birdie (Roberts) Smith. Mr. Smith was an excellent horse trainer, and worked road construction. He loved hunting, fishing & animals but the most important thing to him was his family. He leaves behind: 1 Son: Carl Smith & wife Nancy of Caseyville Loving Companion: Mary Jane Tasky of Benton Daughter: Crystal Balota of Benton 5 Grandchildren: Miranda Frailey Caylie Smith Ashley Nikki Brandon Great-Granddaughter: Stella Frailey Mary Jane's children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren 3 Brothers: Jim Smith & wife Virginia Gene Smith Gary Smith 6 Sisters: Judy & MIke Ward Edna Fotheringhame Nita Adams Geneva Smith Jeannette Tasky Dorothy Cockrum Several Nieces & Nephews to numerous to mention Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his mother & father Bill & Birdie Smith, Granddaughter-Carly Smith, brothers- Robert, Dale, John C., sisters-Eunice Conner, Mary Hobbie & Sharon Heinrich. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 5th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.
Ernest W. (Zeke) Smith December 14, 1941 ~ November 1, 2021
Ernest W. (Zeke) Smith, 79, of Benton passed away at 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Mr. Smith was born in Benton, IL on December 14, 1941, the son of William G. & Birdie (Roberts) Smith. Mr. Smith was an excellent horse trainer, and worked road construction. He loved hunting, fishing & animals but the most important thing to him was his family. He leaves behind: 1 Son: Carl Smith & wife Nancy of Caseyville Loving Companion: Mary Jane Tasky of Benton Daughter: Crystal Balota of Benton 5 Grandchildren: Miranda Frailey Caylie Smith Ashley Nikki Brandon Great-Granddaughter: Stella Frailey Mary Jane's children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren 3 Brothers: Jim Smith & wife Virginia Gene Smith Gary Smith 6 Sisters: Judy & MIke Ward Edna Fotheringhame Nita Adams Geneva Smith Jeannette Tasky Dorothy Cockrum Several Nieces & Nephews to numerous to mention Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his mother & father Bill & Birdie Smith, Granddaughter-Carly Smith, brothers- Robert, Dale, John C., sisters-Eunice Conner, Mary Hobbie & Sharon Heinrich. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 5th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton.
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