Nick is preceded in death by his parents, Myron and Phyllis Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Prudence; daughter, Jennifer L. Smith; son, Jeff M. (Gina Rios) Smith; grandchildren, Rachael Hall, Jossilyn Smith, Kasen Smith; and brothers, Dan (Nancy) Smith, Fred ( Elise) Smith.
Nick graduated from Everett High School. An avid athlete, he played football and baseball as well as city baseball. He continued his love of sports through coaching football, golf, basketball, and girl's middle school basketball. Nick was a proud graduate of Spring Arbor University Class of 1969. He also attended Michigan State University where he received his Master’s. On August 16, 1969 Nick married the love of his life Prudence J. Probst. He was a teacher at Potterville High School from 1969-2004 and a Youth Group Leader at Central Free Methodist Church for 35 years.
A visitation will be held for Nick on Wednesday, December 12th from 6 PM to 8 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Lansing Chapel at 900 East Michigan Avenue. A service will be held Thursday, December 13th at 12:00 PM with visitation an hour prior at Central Free Methodist Church at 828 North Washington Avenue in Lansing, followed by a graveside service and interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Spring Arbor Alumni Association at 106 East Main Street, Spring Arbor, MI 49283.
