Richard M. "Rick" Smith

April 13, 1951 - June 16, 2016

Richard M. "Rick" Smith, age 65 of Zanesville, OH died 2:03 PM, Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Friday, April 13, 1951 in Hutchinson, PA the son of Fred L Smith and Mary F. (Ursic) Smith. He was married on December 12, 1976 to Sherril (Phillips) Smith. He was Catholic by Faith. Rick devoted his life to educating and coaching in area schools and across Ohio. He was an avid golfer. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially doting on his six grandchildren never missing athletic events and supplying them with “pappy’s special treats.” Surviving are his wife of 39 years Sherril of the home, one daughter, Renee (Chris) Weaver of Upper Arlington, one son, Jason (Brigitta) Smith of Zanesville; six grandchildren, Ty Michael Elekes Smith, Colin James Weaver, Maryn Marie Weaver, Iyana May Smith, Sy Joseph Smith and Sydney Maine Smith; two god-daughters, Camilla and Alana Zavala; his god-mother Frances (Ursic) Shink; uncle Alan (JoAnn) Smith; many nieces and nephews and several friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Rick's honor to the Genesis Cancer Center. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, OH & 10:00 AM11:00 AM on Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church, 516 Shinnick St, Zanesville, OH 43701. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Grace United Methodist Church 516 Shinnick St, Zanesville, OH 43701 with Rev. Steve McGuire officiating. Burial will conclude in the Zanesville Memorial Park Zanesville. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.