Norman L. Smith, 91, of Taylorville, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, at 2:05 p.m. at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorville.
Graveside services with military honors were held in Oak Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Taylorville with Ricky Reed officiating. Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville assisted the family.
Mr. Smith was born Nov. 22, 1928, in Taylorville, the son of Floyd R. and Mildred (Buffington) Smith. He worked as a farmer and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the United States Army.
He is survived by his brothers, Dale (Annie) Smith of Pennsylvania, and James (Judy) Smith of Florida; sisters, Beulah Buhr of Burbonnais, Shirley (Herb) Hendricks of Taylorville, Beverly Rathgeber of Morrisonville, Floanna Crowley of Wichita, KS, and Carol Herren of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister.
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #73, 110 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568.
Online condolences may be left at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.
