Fred Allen Smith

July 17, 1936 - September 6, 2021

Fred Allen Smith, 85, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:10 A.M. Monday September 6, 2021, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. He was born July 17, 1936, in Corydon, IN, the son of Guy and Francis (Brown) Smith. He married Doris M. Sheppard on February 23, 1956, in Hoopeston. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2007. He is survived by two daughters, Kristine K. Urich of Urbana, IL and Kimberly K. Smith of Watseka, IL; two sons, Richard A. (Peggy) Smith of East Lynn, IL and Joseph A. (Maria) Smith of Hoopeston, IL; one brother, Jerry (Regina) Smith of Charlotte, NC; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Fred was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Paul Smith and Robert Smith; and one grandson, Chad Urich. Fred worked at Uarco in Watseka for over 25 years until his retirement. He attended the Milford Christian Church in Milford, IL. His hobbies included fishing and camping. Fred especially enjoyed spending time with his family. A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday September 10, 2021, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home with Don Molter officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made to the Arc of Iroquois County, 700 E. Elm St. Watseka, IL 60970, for his daughter, Kimberly Smith.