Arthur Smith

Arthur "Art" Smith of Mahomet, IL. passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born on June 26, 1945 in Lincoln, IL. the son of Arthur and Mary (Poston) Smith.

Art retired from Kraft Foods after 35 years of employment and spent his free time woodworking, gardening, fishing in Arkansas at Bull Shoals Lake and enjoying the occasional glass of Wild Turkey. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Chicago Bears and Illini sports teams. He is survived by his wife Beth; children, Brandy Smith-Coy, Libby Johnson (Eric), Shawn Smith and Alison Burrow (Donald); grandchildren, Justin Coy, Nicolas Burrow and Riley Johnson; great grandson, Callahan Coy; sister, Marita Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Art will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to The Cornbelt Fire Protection District and to Dr. David Webb.

Per Arts wishes memorial donations may be made in his name to The Cornbelt Fire Protection District 506 E. Main St. Mahomet, IL. 61853

A graveside inurnment service will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 2pm in the Grandview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum 4112 W Bloomington Rd. Champaign, IL. 61822

Please join his family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

The family has entrusted Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Mahomet, Illinois 1102 Churchill Rd. Mahomet, IL. 61853 with his cremation