Edward Gordon John Smith was born February 20, 1957 and passed away in his sleep on April 6, 2022.
Ed loved to be around his family and friends for birthdays, holidays, and camping. He was also active with Mason-Holt Eagles, he was past president twice, and Special Olympics Area 8. Ed had a love of life that made it easy to be around him at any time. Ed also served in the Army National Guard for 12 years.
Ed is survived by his mother, DonnaLou Smith; sister Laura Joseph; wife Nancy; his daughters Roxane Smith and Colleen Hilliard; his grandchildren Justin (Ariane) Hedlund, Renay Smith, and Samuel Bush; and 5 great grandchildren Kaiden, Karsin, Christina, Grace, Michael; and many nieces and nephews.
He preceded in death by his Father Gordon Smith; brother Ronald, and Nephew Bobby Jo Everett.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics Area 8 in honor of Ed.
A visitation for Ed will be held Friday, April 15, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912. An Eagles Service will also take place at 7:00 PM. Ed's funeral service will occur Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM. A committal service will occur Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Deepdale Memorial Gardens, 4108 Old Lansing Rd, Lansing, MI 48917. Reception to follow at Fraternal Order of Eagles at 1111 N Cedar St Rd, Mason, MI 48854.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grlansing.com for the Smith family.
