Sidney C. Smith, Sr.

Sidney C. "Sid" Smith, Sr., age 80 of Highland, IL, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at his home, Highland, IL. He was born on Wednesday, May 27, 1942, in East Saint Louis, IL, the son of Sidney O. and Virginia N. (nee Bailey) Smith, Sr. On Wednesday, May 01, 2013, he married Jacqueline A. Smith, nee Donnelly Knox at Greenville, Illinois, who survives. He was a member of Holiday Shores Baptist Church and the Boilermakers Local #363, Belleville, IL. Sidney was born at East Saint Louis, Il, he grew up there attending East Side High School. After graduating he worked with his father in the Stockyards at E. St. Louis. After a few years, he joined the Boilermakers. He was a Foreman on many jobs in the Metro-East. Eventually he opened Midwest Boiler Repair, a business he retired from in the early 2000's. Sid enjoyed gardening and barbequing. Camping and boating were fun advocations. Best of all, he loved to make and drink Strawberry Milk Shakes. Faith was an important portion of Sid's life. He was an avid Bible reader, church was important to him. Survivors include: Wife - Jacqueline A. Smith, Highland, IL Son - Michael Smith, Waterloo, IL Daughter - Cari L. (Joseph) Strubhart, Aviston, IL Daughter - Terri L. (John) Joubert, Destin, FL Son - Sidney C. (Kari) Smith, Jr., Edwardsville, IL Step Child - Richard W. (Lisa) Knox, Greenville, IL Step Child - Randall J. (Nicole) Knox, Greenville, IL Step Child - Michelle D. (Tim) Bolla, Pierron, IL Step Child - Charles L. (Karen) Knox, Greenville, IL Step Child - Jennifer Lynn (Jeff) Sukup, Columbia, IL Grandchild - Austin Smith Grandchild - Reagan (Grant) Devall Grandchild - Owen Smith Grandchild - Matt (Shannon) Strubhart Grandchild - Adam (Anna) Strubhart Grandchild - Amber Strubhart Grandchild - Chelsi (Joe) Beimfohr Grandchild - Chase Huelsmann Grandchild - Jessica (Spec.Friend-Blake Terry) Joubert Grandchild - Tara (Fiance-Brandon Newland) Joubert Step Grandchildren - Many Great Grandchildren - Twelve Step Great Grandchild - Many. He was preceded in death by: Father - Sidney O. Smith, Sr - Died 4/10/1994 Mother - Virginia N. (nee Bailey) Smith - Died 2/26/1981 Former Wife - Mary Lou (nee Crockett) Smith Son - Duane Smith Brother - Duane Smith Brother - Darrell Eugene Smith - Died 1/21/2000. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. There will be a Private Family Memorial Service. Memorial contributions may be made to Holiday Shores Baptist Church.

Sidney C. Smith, Sr.

May 27, 1942 - May 30, 2022