Norman Lee Smith, 83 of Paris, Illinois, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Paris Community Hospital/Horizon Health. He was an Engineering Technician for Illinois Department of Transportation, retiring December 31, 1991.  He was a member of Horace Baptist Church.

Born May 6, 1935 in Metcalf, Illinois, he was the son of the late Arthur "Buddy" and Doris (Shuler) Smith. He married Lois Ann Parker March 23, 1955 in Metcalf, Illinois; she passed away May 3, 2018.  Survivors include two children Rick (Lea) Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana and Melody (Gary) Saylor of Ferdinand, Indiana, a sister Diana (Lee) Trunnell of Clarksburg, Maryland, six grandchildren; Sara Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana, Rachel (Jeremy) Matthai of Augusta, Georgia, Jordan (Lydia) Saylor of Chicago, Illinois, Sky (Brenna) Saylor of Owensboro, Kentucky, Chase Saylor of Ferdinand, Indiana, and Noah Saylor of Ferdinand, Indiana, three great grandchildren, and two great grandchildren expected.

Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Cook officiating. Visitation will be from Noon until service time Thursday.  Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Horace Baptist Church.  For further information and online condolences, please visit www.stewartandcarrollfuneralhome.com .