Victor Lee Smith, 82, of Tilden, IL, formerly of Taylorville died at 8:32 am, Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his residence.

He was born January 30, 1932 in Edinburg, IL the son of Ernest and Mary Margaret Deom Smith. On May 29, 1954 he married Marilyn Jean Emerson in Taylorville. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2014. Mr. Smith retired from Coal Mining after 23 years working for Peabody Coal Company at Mine #10 and Marissa and Consol Coal Co. Prior to that he had worked at the Morrisonville Elevator for 20 years. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the Knights of Columbus in Morrisonville.

Surviving are his sons: James V. Smith of Taylorville and David L. Smith and wife Frances of Tilden; Daughters: Mary Margaret Mize and husband Harley, and Michelle Schmidt of Peoria; Brother: Donald Gilbert Smith of Springfield; Sisters: Helen Barding of Taylorville, Mary Kelly and husband Paul of Wood River, and Joyce Lutchka and husband Jim of Petersburg. There are 14 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Brother: Glen Allen Smith, and Sisters: Reba Best, Louise Mrotzek, and Betty Neikes.

Private Family Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, October 30 at McClure Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Mr. Smith will be cremated following services.

McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memories of Victor or condolences to the family may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.