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1953
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2023
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Chris Smith Obituary
Chris D. Smith, 70, of North Baltimore, passed away at 8:03 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green.
He was born Jan. 13, 1953, in Bowling Green, to the late Carol L. and Daisy "Marie" (Echelberger) Smith. He married Dolly (DeVaul) on Nov. 1, 1997, and she survives.
Chris is also survived by his sons, Jeremy Smith of Bowling Green and Jason Smith of Findlay; brother, Joe (Sheila) Smith of North Baltimore; grandchildren, Hawk (Joe) Sampson, Hunter Smith, and Tiffani Boice; many nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Buddy.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia "Patti" Grilliot.
Chris retired from Cooper Engineers, where he worked for over 30 years. He was a member of North Baltimore American Legion Post 539 and enjoyed gambling and riding around in his golf cart.
Chris' funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore. Pastor Mike Soltis will be officiating. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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Jan
26
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Smith-Crates Funeral Home - North Baltimore515 N Main St, North Baltimore, OH 45872
Jan
26
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Smith-Crates Funeral Home - North Baltimore515 N Main St, North Baltimore, OH 45872
Jan
27
Funeral
11:00 a.m.
Smith-Crates Funeral Home - North Baltimore515 N Main St, North Baltimore, OH 45872
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Smith-Crates Funeral Home - North Baltimore515 N Main St, North Baltimore, OH 45872
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