Mr. Franklin J. Smith, age 71 of Newaygo, died Thursday, January 7, 2010 at his home in Newaygo.   He was born Franklin John Smith in Muskegon, the son of Margaret Ann (Ferner) and Edwin Smith on December 10, 1938. He married Mary Anna Kosheba on September 6, 1958 in Ravenna. He was a Mill Wright for 20 years for CWC, Muskegon until February 1, 1996.   He was a former member of Newaygo Volunteer Fire Department and had served in the US Army from July 1, 1958 until June 15, 1964 and was discharged as a SGT E5.. 

He is survived by his wife Mary Smith, his children Wayne & Wanneata Smith of Fremont, Brenda & Steve Browning of Germfask, Jennie & Todd Powell of Ravenna, Franklin Smith, Jr. of London, Ontario, Canada, Marysue & Tim Omans of Ravenna, Linda & Harold Attwell of Fremont,  21 grandchildren, his brothers & sister David & Katy Smith of Kent City,  Barbara Seabrook of Grant, Allen & Julie Smith of Muskegon.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM from the North Casnovia Baptist Church, Bailey on Thursday, January 14, 2010 with Pastor Duane Young officiating.   There will be no visitation.    Please leave condolences at www.mckinleyfuneral.com.   The Smith family was served by the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel, 231‑652‑5613.