Friday, March 29, 2024

Carl T. Smoot – Obituary

Carl T. Smoot, 83, a resident of rural Vienna, IL, passed away Wednesday morning January 30, 2013 at 10:07 a.m. at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL.

Carl was born May 10, 1929 in Dongola, IL. He was the son of Henry Smoot and Iva (Rendleman) Smoot. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane (Davis) Smoot. She survives

Other Survivors include:
His Children- DeLois & Rob Fisher of Vienna, IL
Carla & Dale Foskey of Anna, IL
Ricky Cook of Buncombe, IL
James & Joyce Kimmel of Vienna, IL
13 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
2 Brothers- James W. & Dorothy Smoot of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
George L. & Diana Smoot of Columbia, MO
Nieces & Nephews

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by:
5 Sisters- Olga D. Smoot
Roxie M. Smoot
Henrietta Lesley
Alta Coleman
Hilda Rector
3 Brothers: Hallie D. Smoot
Robert A. Smoot
Benjamin Smoot

Carl served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post #2910

Carl had worked at Transcraft, Inc. in Anna, IL where he was employed as a Chipper and Grinder Engineer. He was an associate member of the IL. Sheriff’s association and a member of the Johnson County Farm Bureau.

He was of the Baptist Faith.

Carl loved poetry He is fondly remembered for his love of “raising pigs & kids.” He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday February 2, 2013 at 1PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna, IL. Brother Bill Littrell will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post #5222 and by the Illinois National Guard Burial Honors Details.

Burial will be in the Christian Chapel Cemetery near Dongola, IL.

Visitations will be from 11AM- 1PM Saturday at the Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.

Memorials may be made to the Williamson County Humane Society, 913 South 13th Street, Herrin, IL 62948.