Michael Lloyd Smith

Michael Lloyd Smith, 79, of Conneaut Lake, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

He was born April 22, 1943 in Greenville, a son of Lloyd and Dorothy Callahan Smith.  He married Audra Robinson Hiles November 4, 2004.

Michael spent over 55 years in the specialty transportation business to include owning and operating Vernon Towing Service in Atlantic for the last 25 years.

He was of the Catholic faith and loved his work, hunting, traveling and his beloved dog Ginger.

Survivors, in addition to his loving wife Audra, include five children, Terry Smith of Utah, Lisa Elliott (John) of Arizona, Adam Smith (Sarah) of Pennsylvania, Ron Hiles (Jackie) of South Carolina, and Amanda Hiles of Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren, Allison, Margaret, Jonathan, Grace, Claire, Emma, and Megan; three sisters, Mary Ellen Fruendlich of Arizona, Suzanne King (Kevin) of Ohio, and Jeanne Fenton of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joan Smith.

Services are private.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505.

The arrangements have been entrusted to WAID-COLEMAN FUNERAL HOME, 12422 CONNEAUT LAKE RD., CONNEAUT LAKE where memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidcolemanfh.com