Charles W. “Butch” Smith, 80, of Casey, IL passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. He was born Oct. 9, 1943 at Centralia, IL, the son of Charles W. and Wilma Friend Smith. On June 30, 1962, he married Karon Crane at Centralia, IL. In addition to his wife, Karon, he is survived by two children, Marla (Brian) Maschhoff of Casey, IL and Scott (Peggy) Smith of Richview, IL; grandchildren, Mallory (Corey) Foster of Casey, IL, Tyler ( Fiancee` -Darbie Thompson) Maschhoff of Casey, IL, Karlee (Dalton) Hefner of Marshall, IL, Steven (Kathleen) Foutch of Richview, IL and Dustin (April) Foutch of Aviston, IL; great grandchildren, Bennett Foster, Brynn Foster, Ayla Foster, Henry Foutch, Hayes Foutch, Roman Hefner, Adi Foutch and Grace Foutch and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Leroy and Bessie Smith; his in-laws, Betty and Weldon Smith and Bert and Alma Crane; brothers-in-law, Weldon Smith Jr. and Larry Smith. He loved to fish and being outdoors. Butch could be found mowing his grass with his John Deere or rooting for the Fighting Illini or St. Louis Cardinals. He also enjoyed spending his time watching Westerns and enjoyed being around his grandchildren and great grandchildren. At this time there are no services planned. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made directly to his family. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.