Jack W. Smith

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DIXON – Jack W. Smith, 89, of Dixon, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He owned and operated House of Bottles in Dixon before retiring.

Jack was born May 20, 1923, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Floyd and Grace Marie (Hoyt) Smith. He married Beverly Gehant on Oct. 4, 1943, in Dixon.

Survivors include four sons, Dick (Linda) Smith of Dixon, Gary (Janet) Smith of Houston, Tom (Kristy) Smith of San Antonio and Tim (Pam) Smith of Dixon; two daughters, Nikki Lynn Smith of Colorado and Mindy (Roger) Schmitt of Lena; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Floyd Smith.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with the Rev. Seymour Halford officiating. Burial, with full military graveside services provided by the combined veterans organizations, will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

A memorial has been established.

Visit www.prestonschillingfuneralhome.com to send condolences.

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