Richard Franklin Smith

Richard Franklin Smith

Richard Franklin Smith, 47, of The Plains, OH, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at his residence.
He was born Jan. 6, 1967 son of Lottie Kidwell Lawson of Reedsville and Richard Roy Smith of Pomeroy. He worked for Forked Run and also as a security guard and a deckhand on the river.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Ashley and Shanalle Smith of Middleport; a special friend, Angie Haning; a brother, William and Kathi Smith of Ravenswood; a sister, Cynthia Smith of Texas and his twin sister, Sally Dailey of Hockingport; 2 step-brothers, Robert Lawson of Reedsville and Jason and Tonya Lawson of Reedsville; 2 step-sisters, Sherry and Greg Taylor of Middleport and Amy and Eric Johnson of Tuppers Plains; a nephew, Shawn Smith and several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Josepine and Franklin Kidwell; Richard and Louise Smith; his step-father, Robert Lawson; 2 uncles; Eddie Kidwell and Frank Kidwell; and a nephew, Joey Dailey.
Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 P.M. at White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Coolville, OH.
There will be no funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the funeral home.
You can sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh.com