Terry Jay Smith, 78, passed away in his home on October 19, 2020. He lived on Torch Lake, North of Elk Rapids. He was born on August 26, 1942 in Flint Michigan to Violet (Saine) Smith and Kenneth Smith. He married Brenda Creager on October 31, 1969 in Flint, Michigan. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam war. He began his career at General Motors and eventually opened his company where he was a salesman in the automotive industry. Terry loved hunting and traveled to many countries for his hunting trophies. He loved going to movies, traveling, telling jokes, reading and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife: Brenda, his daughters: Shelley, Jennifer, Debbie and Denise, and his grandchildren: Anthony and Matthew Torres, Joshua Bohnard, Bailey Zebia, Emily Dillon, Justin Latrell, Miranda Straub, Jake Barber, Joel Barber, Jory LaValley, Megan Vogt and Ella Vogt and eighteen great-grandchildren. Terry was preceded in death by his son, Matthew.
There will be a celebration of Terry’s life held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Covell Funeral Home. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. the ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. officiated by his dear friend, Tim Moeggenberg.
