Mitchel Robert Lee Smith, 27, of Columbia, MO passed away Thursday May 5, 2022. He was born in San Diego, CA on July 24, 1994 to Todd and Audrey Smith. Mitchel graduated from Fort Zumwalt South High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Crime Scene Investigation from Columbia College. He was very active in his college community and made friends with everyone that crossed his path. He was married to Courtney Remus on October 27, 2019. Mitchel worked as a police officer for the University of Missouri for 6 years.
He enjoyed woodworking, crafting, photography, kayaking, grilling for one or all, making people laugh, and cheering for the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, or Missouri Tigers. His positivity was infectious and he inspired many.
He is survived by his wife, Courtney Remus; parents, Todd and Audrey Smith; sister, Melissa (Kolby) Tackett; brother, Todd (Faith) Smith Jr.; niece and nephews, Lydia and Jacob Tackett and Blake Smith; grandfathers, Don Smith and Robert Martinez; as well as many friends. Mitchel was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Joella Smith and Patricia Martinez.
Visitations are scheduled for May 12, 2022 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia MO. The doors will be closed from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm for a scheduled break, please plan accordingly. A funeral is scheduled for May 13, 2022 at 11:00 am at Memorial Funeral Home and a graveside service to follow at Nashville Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Head for the Cure. Donations can be made online at https://headforthecure.org/content/donate
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