DEXTER - Michael R. Smith, 52, died March 18, 2005, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter.
Born Aug. 7, 1952, at St. Louis to Marvin E. Smith and Marilynn Smith, he was a self-employed cabinetmaker and carpenter.
In 1974 at St. Louis, he married Debbie Budreau, who preceded him in death on Aug. 16, 1993.
Surviving in addition to his parents are: one son, Christopher Michael Smith of St. Louis; one daughter, Jennifer Gomes of Fort Polk, La.; two brothers, Kenneth Wayne Smith of Jacksonville, N.C., and Stevin Alan Smith of Norman, Okla.; one sister, Kathleen Ferguson of Goose Greek, S.C.; and one grandson, Gavin Michael Gomes of Fort Polk.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Ron Wilcoxson will officiate.
Burial will be the Dexter Cemetery.