Jeffrey M.

Smith

Jeffrey M. Smith, age 75, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, IN.

Jeffrey was born on March 28, 1946 in Paulding County, OH to the late Walter "Pete" and Amy (Grandstaff) Smith. Jeffrey proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Jeffrey started out as an air traffic controller at Baer Field, then graduated from IPFW with degrees in psychology and supervision. He then worked in sales in various capacities throughout the years before retiring. He was a member of the Paulding Eagles #2405, Paulding V.F.W. #587, and American Legion Post #47, Fort Wayne.

Jeffrey is survived by his daughter, Dr. Lisa (Jeffery) Holtsclaw, Fort Wayne, IN, her children: Ross Holtsclaw, Bethlehem, PA; Heidi Holtsclaw, Fort Wayne, IN; Noah Holtsclaw, Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Angela (Jack) Janssens, Fort Wayne, IN, her children and grandchildren; sisters: Elaine (Don) Rhonehouse, Payne, OH and Anita (Jack) Suman, Defiance, OH;

Jeffrey is also preceded in death by sisters, Cheri Ladig and Sheila Wojiechowski.

Services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery with military rites accorded.

Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123.