Samuel L. Smith, 88, died Sept. 29, 2019, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Sam was born Aug. 30, 1931, in Toledo to the late Samuel and Mildred (Gillespie) Smith.  He married Mary Rosella (Shulaw) Smith who survives in Bluffton.

Sam graduated from McComb High School and served for two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He retired after 20 years as a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.  Sam later worked and retired from General Dynamic where he worked in security.  

Sam along with his wife, Rose worked as a team at the Super Wash in Bluffton after retirement.  

Survivors also include a son, Samuel "Douglas" (Susie) Smith of Bluffton; two grandchildren, Hanna (Kevin) Slater and Samuel Smith; five great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Landon, Elliott, Norah and Ingrid; two brothers, Ronald (Joy) Smith, Gerry (Rita) Smith; and two sisters, Bonnie (Bud) Gould, and Joan Lafferty. 

Services will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Tri-County Family Assembly of God in Bluffton. Pastor Terry Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery near Bluffton following the service. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Memorial Home, Wyandot County Humane Society or Tri-County Family Assembly of God.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.