Timothy Moodey Smith

SMITH, Timothy M., of Detroit passed away on January 16, 2018 at age 54. Tim’s family-first attitude always included his wife of 30 years, Colleen, his two sons Hayden and Harrison, who were the best part of his life; and his second family at Skidmore Studio, which he proudly owned for many years. Tim was the son of Jean and Bob Smith and dear brother of Kim (Rick) Jeroue, and Terri (Jerry) Dedischew. He is also survived by his parents-in-law Bev and Len Grant, sister-in-law Kim Grant and brother-in-law Chris (Susan) Grant.

Family will greet friends from 3:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, January 19th and from 1:00pm-4:00pm on Saturday, January 20th at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., MI. Funeral Service will be held at 4:00pm on Saturday at the above location.

Memorial Tributes may be made in memory of Timothy to the Detroit Police Athletic League. www.Detroitpal.org or by phone at 313-833-1600

Fond memories and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KaulFuneralHome.com

STATEMENT FROM DREW PATRICK, PRESIDENT, SKIDMORE STUDIO: “It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our owner and CEO Tim Smith. Tim was a fearless creative who transformed Skidmore Studio into the brand strategy and design firm it is today. He was a well-known business leader in the metro Detroit community and a deep believer in the role of creativity in the city’s resurgence. We will miss his humor, empathy, and the care he showed each of us every day. Tim’s life was an inspiration to many and we will certainly carry his legacy forward.

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