Edwin “Eddy” Smitty” Smith, passed on July 28, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 30, 1938, to Orville and Ann (Dorner) Smith, Eddy was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, Ohio. He was a Lieutenant with the Mansfield Police Department until his retirement after 20 plus years of service.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Owls club. A devoted animal lover for rescuing strays and healing the injured. In his younger years, he shared a special bond with his father through their love of hunting—memories that lasted a lifetime.
He had a taste for life’s finer pleasures: a night at the casino, a smooth cigar, and a glass of good scotch in hand. A loyal and passionate supporter of THE OHIO State Buckeyes, cheering on his team with pride and unwavering spirit.
Eddy truly loved his wife Nancy and his son Mark. He always said Nancy was the ‘Sunshine of his life” and now they are reunited once again.
He is survived by, Tracy “Tude” Leffler, his loving niece and care giver who he resided with for the past 7 years; Cindy “Rella” Rush, close family friend and chief cook and bottle washer; Michele Perry, “West Virginny” niece and her son Damian Perry; niece Cheryl “Sandy” Watkins and her sons, Eric Swain, Allen Buchanan and step-daughter, Tiffany Parker; Sheryl “The Brat” Converse, special friend and former neighbor; and numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends.
Eddy was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife Nancy (Tryon) Smith; son Mark Smith; great nephew, Dylan Perry; and nephew, Steven V. “Ralph” Watkins.
A graveside service will take place at Mansfield Cemetery on Friday August 1st at 1:00PM, officiated by Pastor Matthew Pond.
Memorial contributions may be made to Richland County Humane Society, 3025 Park Avenue W, Ontario, Ohio 44906.
