Thomas Smith

SMITH, Thomas William - Age 79, of Linden, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022. Per Tom's request cremation has taken place and a celebration service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Adopt-A-Pet, American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Tom was born February 1, 1943 in Owosso, the son of Charles Arthur and Harriett Elizabeth (Stewart) Smith. He was a 1961 graduate of Owosso High School and he received his Bachelor's in Education from Central Michigan University. He married Barbara Ann Yuille July 26, 1986 in Linden. Tom retired from the Linden Community Schools as a teacher and coach for over 30 years. Surviving are: his wife, Barbara Ann; son, Michael (Jennifer) Collard of Phoenix, AZ; grandson, Nolan and granddaughter, Grayson; brother, Charles A. (Janet) Smith, Jr. of Durand; sister, NellAnne (Jerry) Hebekeuser of Owosso; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles, Sr. and Harriet Smith. The family wishes to extend special thanks to his niece, Cheryl (Fred) VanNewKirk and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Beth and Bill Ingham and the Lakeview Park Drive neighbors.