Smith, Jack Lee

Jack Lee Smith, 72, of Galesburg, died at 5:29 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Jack was born on October 7, 1942 in Anna, Faye A Brown and Charles Albert Smith and raised by his grandparents Frank and Holly Brown in Jonesboro. He married Patricia Rosson on April 27, 1963 in Bloomington. He later married Kristina A. Hoschek on March 19, 1988 in Wataga. Jack is survived by his wife, Kristina of Galesburg; his two daughters, Kimberly Smith of Champaign and Lori Smith Croke of Bloomington; two step daughters, Jennifer (Scott) Meyer of Haslet, TX and Robyn (Jon Newcomb) Maus, of Galesburg; one grandson, Christopher (Hannah) Lindsey of Stafford, VA; and two step grandchildren, McKenna and Zackary Meyer of Haslet, T X. He is also survived by two sisters, Judy (Dale) Bauswell of Auburn and Patty (Raul) Manjarres of Florence, AZ; an aunt, Patricia (Richard) Emerick of Bullard, TX; numerous cousins; and his beloved dog, Teddie Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and his mother and father in law, Shirley and Paul Hoscheck.

Jack graduated from Anna-Jonesboro High School in 1960. He attended the University of Houston and SIU Carbondale. He spent his entire professional career working in the agriculture business, spending 24 years at Funk Seed Co. in Bloomington and lastly as co-owner of Sieben Hybrids, Inc in Geneseo for 14 years, retiring in 2005. Jack was of the protestant faith.

Jack enjoyed sports cars, playing golf, and working in the yard. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears fan. He and Kris traveled extensively over the years. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, and Kiwanis Club. He was past president of Illinois Forage Council, Champaign. He loved playing Santa Smith at the family Christmas. His biggest asset and accomplishment was his family. He was a loving, caring, and thoughtful husband, dad, step dad and grandpa.

Visitation will be 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. A celebration of life will follow at the Thomas Legacy Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with eulogies read at 6:45 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Memorials may be made to Knox County Humane Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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