Smith, Granville

Granville C. Smith, IV, age 26 formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on August 30, 2012 in Orlando, FL. He was born January 26, 1986 in Springfield, IL to Thomas V. Smith, Sr. and Debbie S. Lash.

He is preceded in death by his father Thomas V. Smith, Sr., Grandparents Granville C. Smith, Sr. and Marie Tomlin Smith, Great-Grandparents Russell and Ruth Ferguson. He is survived by his step-father and mother, David and Debbie Lash of Tallula, three brothers Jason A. Smith companion Dana Todd of Springfield, Thomas V. Smith, Jr. of Springfield and step-brother Shawn Lash (Julie) of Athens; grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Edward and (Janet J. Ramsey) of Springfield; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and his extended family and friends.

He attended Tallula Grade School, Athens Middle School, Girard High School and SASED Central School in Springfield. There will be a huge void in our hearts for all that knew him along with memories of laughter and his smiling face. His nickname’s were “Granny” or “Granny Grunt”.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 2, 2012, from 1:00 PM until time of memorial services at 2:00 PM at the Mott & Henning Funeral Home, 206 N. Main, Athens. Pastor Bob Diggers will be officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Granville C. Smith, IV Memorial Fund.