Paul Roger Smith

Paul R. Smith age 75 of Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home. Paul was born December 20, 1942 in Sparta, MI the son of Roger and Dorothy (Hoskins) Smith. He was in the Army National Guard for six years and retired from Rapistan. He was an active member of the Algoma Historical Society since 2009. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis (Tyler) whom he married on February 20, 1965; children, Lynne (Timothy) Gray, Katherine (Robert) Tiel, Timothy Smith (Heidi Feikema), Michael Smith; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Jo) Smith; sister-in-law, Joanne Turnipseed; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, brother and two sisters-in-law. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs where the service will be held Friday 11:00 am. Pastor Wayne Ondersma officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Algoma Historical Society.