C. Patrick Smith

C. Patrick "Pat" Smith was killed on June 16, 2015 in an automobile accident.

Born in Barnesville, Ohio he was the son of the late Charles V. and Jean Wilkins Smith. He was a graduate of Barnesville High School and a 1972 graduate of Ohio University, before beginning a career in directing TV and productions that spanned over 30 years.

In 2010, after the loss of his beloved first wife, Patricia M, he reconnected with a lifelong friend who had suffered a similar loss. He and Lenane were married on February 7, 2011 and soon returned to their Ohio roots.

Patrick is survived by his wife, Lenane (Nan Shepherd) of S. Vienna, son, Tim (Courtney) and grandchildren, Patrick, Benjamin, and Katelynn of Lewisville, Texas. A sister, Becky (Bradley) Hammond of Welland, Ontario and niece, Katie and nephews, John and Andrew (Michelle) Hammond. A special aunt, Marjorie Dennin of Barnesville also survives.

Also saddened by his loss are his wife's children, Amanda (Rob) Shaffer and grandchildren, Sam, Jack, and Anna of Springfield; Ed (Jonathan) Shepherd of Columbus; Patrick (Leigh Ann) Shepherd and their children, Sophia, Nora, Jane, and Betsy (Tyson) Yirak and sons - Thatcher and Turner of Marysville. Sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Phil Erfort and mother-in-law, Mary Majewski of Gun Barrel City, Texas and brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Alicia Turner of Mansfield, Texas.

Pat never met a stranger! His professional reputation was one of a consummate perfectionist, "the best in the biz." To his family and friends, he was kind, compassionate, and always a gentleman. He is sorely missed!

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 from 11 AM until the time of the memorial service at 1 PM with Rev. Diane Shepherd Shedd officiating at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made in Patrick's memory to the Barnesville Hospital Building Fund or the First Presbyterian Church.

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