Richard W. Smith 1960 - 2012

Howland - Richard W. Smith, 51, of Howland Township, died at his residence Saturday, June 2, 2012.

Richard was born December 14, 1960, in Warren, the son of Lewis and Alma (Palm) Smith.

He was a 1979 graduate of Howland High School and a lifelong area resident.

Richard was a steelworker. He enjoyed football and was a Chicago Bears fan. He loved NASCAR and worked in pit crews for stock car events at Sharon Speedway.

Richard leaves behind his mother, Alma Smith of Howland; his daughter, Shauntella Smith of Negley, Ohio; his aunt, Janet (William) Maffitt of Howland; his best friends, Billy and Trisha Shreve, and several cousins.

Richard's father, Lewis Smith; his son, Re'Shaun Smith; his brothers, Lewis Jr. and Robert Smith; and his grandmother, Pearl Shreves, preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 6, at 10:00 AM, at Crown Hill Chapel Mausoleum in Vienna.

Burial will take place at Crown Hill Burial Park

The family requests that any donations be made to: Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East Sunrise Dr. Tucson, AZ 85718

Selby Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.