Ricke Thomas Smith, age 65, of Smithville passed away Tuesday morning, December 10, 2019 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. 

He was born December 8, 1954 in Hendricks, Minnesota to his parents, the late Raymond Earl and Ruth Hanson Smith.  He was a Catholic and a carpenter.  Ricke was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. 

 He is survived by his wife, Patty Smith of Smithville; son, William (Toni) Roesman of Smithville; two grandchildren, Duane Bolden and Lillian Roseman; one brother, Leroy (Janice) Smith of California. 

 The family has chosen a direct cremation. 

 A Memorial Service was held Monday, December 16, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with father John Patrick Day officiating and Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. 

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

 Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)