Hoyt O. Smith

Hoyt O. Smith

December 27, 1927 – August 11, 2015

MISHAWAKA – Hoyt O. Smith, 87, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at 9:45 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Kindred Valley View Nursing Home, Elkhart.

Hoyt was born on December 27, 1927 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Emery Smith and Nellie Francis (Lemonds) Smith and has lived in this area since 1994. Hoyt graduated from Kennett High School, Kennett, MO and later from the University of Missouri.

On May 7, 1988 in West Lafayette, IN, Hoyt was united in marriage to Sandra K. Smith, who survives.  Hoyt worked as a regional manager for Lafayette Life Insurance Company for 10 years, retiring in 1994.  He also enjoyed delivering prescriptions for OSCO Drug Store.  He attended First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka and previously was a member of the Masonic Lodge in St. Louis, MO.

Hoyt is survived by his loving wife, Sandra K. Smith of Mishawaka; daughters, Kelly (Jeff) Metzger of Elkhart, IN, Laura (Mark) Hossler of Plainfield, IN, and Sara D. Smith of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Ryan Hossler, Alaina Hossler, and Alicia Cuzzocrea.  Hoyt was preceded in death by his sister, Jonell Norman, and his brother, Dale Smith.

A private memorial service for Hoyt O. Smith will be held.  Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital, 30 S. Meridian Street Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or to First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, 201 E. Third Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544.  Palmer Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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