C. Patrick Smith

SMITH, C. Patrick, 65, of South Vienna, 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 2/7/11 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; 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, and 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! Services will be held July 3 in Barnesville, Ohio at Campbell Plumly Milbum Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Patrick's name may be made to the Barnesville Hospital Building Fund or to The Wounded Warrior Project.