Gary Allen Smitha, Sr. Obituary (1941

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Gary Allen Smitha, Sr. Mr. Gary Allen Smitha, Sr., age 75, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on September 14, 1941 in Gallatin County, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late William and Helen Hon Smitha. His family moved to the Madison community in 1943 where he lived most of his life. He was a 1959 graduate of Dupont High School and then went to Memphis State for two years. He married Thurma "Corkey" Lee Moore on April 6, 1962 at the Wirt Baptist Church. This happy union of 55 years was blessed with a daughter Deborah and with a son, Gary Jr. Gary began employment with Cummins Engine Company and with in six months was made a supervisor and was the youngest employee to do so. He also served as general manager and later retired as director of tools in 1995 after 32 years of service. He had traveled extensively for Cummins while employed there. Gary and Corky resided in North Vernon for 17 years and he became a member of the First Christian Church they later moved to Memphis, Tennessee for four years to set up the new plant there. Gary played in the band, "Rambling Fever" and was the lead singer and played guitar. He enjoyed country music, video games, and fishing. He was expecting another great grandchild. Gary enjoyed his family and they were the most important thing in his life. He dearly loved the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gary was one who left his mark on anyone whom he came in contact with. Gary died on Friday, May 5, 2017, at 3:50 p.m. at his home near Madison, Indiana with his loving wife at his side. Click Here for Funeral Service or Tribute Video A LOVING FAMILY Gary will be missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Thurma "Corkey" Lee Moore Smitha of Madison, Indiana; his loving daughter, Deborah Creech and her companion Christopher Williams of North Vernon, Indiana; his loving son, Gary Smitha, Jr. and his wife Carrie of Madison, Indiana; his brothers, William "jack" Jackson Smitha and his wife Susie of Madison, Indiana, James Douglas Smitha and his wife, Becky of Madison, Indiana; his sisters, Rita Fae Stinson of Madison, Indiana, Charlotte L. Gossman and her husband Steve of Columbus, Indiana; his sister in law, Eunice Moore of Madison, Indiana; his loving grandchildren, Bridget, Jerry, Cassi, Jay, Joey, Kimberly, Kristina, and Dustin; his great grandchildren, Jackson, Jace, Jasper, Zoey, Chloe, Sierra, Jaylin, Jacob, Logan and Mason; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, William Smitha, his mother, Helen Hon Smitha and his brother in law, Eugene Moore. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., by Bro. Dale Boyd at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Dupont Cemetery in Dupont, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Cards are available at the funeral home. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com Secure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments To send a flower arrangement in memory of Gary Allen Smitha, Sr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.