Carl Morden Smith

Carl was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 20, 1964, the son of Lowell C. and Dorene J. (Granger) Smith. He graduated from Waverly High School in Lansing, Michigan. Carl also attended Oakland University.

Carl married Nicole Riarsis on March 28, 1999. For the past 24 years Carl has owned, operated and worked at his own businesses, Vermontville Grocery and Tom's Market of Hastings. He attended the Gun Lake Community Church, was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a board member of Lansing Teen Challenge. Carl obtained his red and black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He enjoyed working in his yard, being on the lake and loved spending time with family and friends.

Carl was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Carl Smith. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Smith, daughter, Nettie Smith and son, Nick Smith of Middleville, mother, Dorene (Patrick) Spellman of Lansing, sister, Kathy (John) Brodie and their children, Leslie and Erin of Boyne City, and sister, Kim (Buddy) McMillan.

Carl was a very caring and giving person, helping out anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County United Way, P.O. Box 644, Hastings, MI 49058

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 6pm until 8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 11 am at the Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 W. M-179 Hwy (Chief Noonday Rd.), Wayland, MI. A one hour visitation period from 10am until 11am will also be held at the church, prior to the funeral service. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the church. Burial will take place at Delta Center Cemetery in Lansing.