M. Duane Smith

Age 76, of Paris, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 17, 1943 in Bergholz to Stanley and Marjorie (Champion) Smith. He retired from the Timken Company after 35 years where he was a chemist. He graduated from Malvern High School in 1961 and received a Bachelor's of Chemistry from Bowling Green in 1965.  He is a member of the Paris Israel Church.

He is survived by his wife, Carol (Maynard) Smith whom he married Jan. 6, 1968, 2 sons, Steve Smith of Paris, Neal (Brenda) Smith of Barberton, 4 sisters, Elaine Smith of Paris, Barbara Haverstock of Marietta, GA, Charlene Moser of Malvern, Amy Smith of Canton, brother, Chad (Nancy) Smith of Marysville, 6 grandchildren, Autumn (Keith) Wilkins, Ashley (Kyle) Schwartz, Amanda and Austin Smith, Sierra (Ty) Brown, Luke Smith and 3 great grandchildren.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held, 11:00 am, Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Paris Israel Church with Pastor Allen Lamb and Pastor Ron Mayberry officiating. A very special thank you to the Aultman Hospice Nurses for their excellent and compassionate care.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Aultman Hospice or Paris Israel Church.