Jeffrey A. Smith, 68, of Washington, Indiana, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 5:00pm with
his family by his side.
He was born on January 21, 1955, to the late James R. Smith Sr. and Betty L. (Huey) Smith, in Daviess County,
Indiana.
Jeff was a 1973 graduate of Washington Catholic High School. He then obtained his Bachelors Degree in Business
Finance from Indiana University in 1977. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, and was strong in
his faith. Jeff loved to play cards, especially Euchre and poker. He loved to garden and was a retired master
gardener. He also enjoyed landscaping, and had done many residential and commercial jobs throughout the years.
He loved flowers, the outdoors, people, and also volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul in Washington any opportunity
he had.
Jeff is survived by his brothers, Michael J. Smith of Loogootee, and Mark D. Smith (Kathy) of Washington; his sister,
Mary J. Edmiston of Washington; nine nieces and nephews; ten great nieces & nephews; 2 great-great nieces, and
his best friends, Don & Loretta Kendall.
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty; and his brother, James R. Smith Jr.
Visitation for Jeff will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00pm at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 2020
State St., Washington, Indiana 47501. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at
10:00am at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Washington, with Father Paul Ferguson as celebrant. Interment will
immediately follow in the Glenco Cemetery in Montgomery, IN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
Online Condolences may be shared with the family at goodwinsievers.com.
Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Jeff and his family.
