Donald E. Smith

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Donald E. Smith, 75, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:40 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.

Don had worked at and co-owned GS Metals for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Du Quoin and was Chairman of Trustees for the church for many years. He was a member of the Du Quoin Elks Lodge, the Marshall Browning Hospital Board, the Economic Development Board in Du Quoin and the Five Star Industries Board. He had devoted many years and time to Mid-America Transplant Services.

He was born May 29, 1934 at Warren, Ohio, the son of Warren and Helen (Gallagher) Smith.

He married Susan Perkins on Aug. 27, 1955 at Cleveland, Ohio and she survives.

He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one son - Tim Smith and wife Denise of Du Quoin, one daughter - Terri Green and husband Steve of Marion, one sister-in-law - Donna Smith, five grandchildren - Tyler Gilliam, Andrew Smith, Taylor Green, Zack Green, and Jeremy Green and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother - David Smith.

Memorial services were at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Michael Ebersohl officiating.

Friends called from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Thursday.

Friends may make memorials to the First United Methodist Church in Du Quoin, Mid-America Transplant Services, or Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life and will be accepted at funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin was in charge of arrangements.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.