Wesley Charles Smith Sr., 82 of Huntington, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation in Markle, Indiana.

Wes was born on March 6, 1942, in New Britain, CT to Walter Amos Smith and Doris (Gustafson) Smith-Campbell. He married Sandra (Bir) Smith in 1959 at Saint Mary's in Huntington, Indiana, where the couple would continue to attend church. Wes worked in construction for the contractor John R. Jones and in the factory in Marion. He had previously worked for the Warren Indiana Police Department in dispatch and as a reservist. Wes was a fan of IU Basketball, Jeff Gordon and the Chicago Cubs. He loved to fish, golf and even had a softball team. Wes was very proud of his family and adored his wife and the life they built together.

Wes was preceded in death by his parents, son, Wesley Smith Jr. in 1971, a grandson, Travis Keplinger, and siblings, Harold Smith, Donald "Doc" Smith, Richard Smith, Robert Smith, Barbara Stell, Walter Smith, Floyd Smith, and Doris Hiner.

Loving survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sandra Smith, children, Marcia (James) Teegarden, Darlene (Gary) Werling, Andrea (Dennis) Keplinger, Jennifer (Scott) Rose, Lisa (Paul) Bracht, Jodi (Randy) Velasquez, and Kevin (Karen) Smith, sister-in-law, Diane Smith, 22 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

In honor of Wes' wishes, a celebration of life gathering will be held at Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home located at 203 N Matilda St. Warren, IN 46792, on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. A memorial service will begin at 4:00pm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren, Indiana.