Stanley Franklin Smith Obituary (1940 - 2020)

Born Dec 25, 1940, Stanley Franklin Smith attended Charlevoix High School in Charlevoix, MI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Stanley Franklin Smith.

Graduation Year	Class of 1960
Date of Birth	Dec 25, 1940
Date of Passing	Aug 01, 2020
About	STANLEY F. SMITH (December 25, 1940 – August 1, 2020) Stanley F. Smith left his earthly home and family to take his place with his heavenly father on August 1, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 25, 1940 to Franklin W. Smith and Velma (Miller) Smith. Stanley was a graduate of Charlevoix High School and worked for over 30 years for Charlevoix Abstract Engineering as a surveyor. This job led to Stanley settling in the Romulus area where he met Asondra, whom he married on July 28, 1990. He was also a brick mason and after retirement took a job as a bus driver for Romulus Schools. He was a connoisseur of music, from Classical to Rap. He was an avid pool player and loved to hunt and fish. He had a small farm and enjoyed working around the animals. Stanley worked hard all his life to support his family. He was a humble, faithful and obedient servant of the Lord and a fitting example of a man who walked with God. He was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church in Belleville. For many years he drove a church van to pick up homeless men in the surrounding communities so they could attend church and have a warm meal. He was always ready to help anyone in need. Stan and Asondra opened up their home and became foster parents to over 25 children over the years. Stanley even put his own life in jeopardy by jumping into the Bear River in Petoskey and rescued a two-year-old boy from drowning. He was a compassionate and loving man devoted to both God and family. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Brother Dale Smith and sister, Donnale Rathjens. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Asondra, children Glenn Allen Smith of Manistee, Jeffrey Scott Smith of Charlevoix, Matthew Smith of Jackson, Robert Singleton of Romulus, Brittnie Smith, and Zoey Smith of Romulus, siblings Gary Smith, Marianne “Susie” Wise, and Steven (Diane) Smith all of Charlevoix and Delores “Toni” Kilpatrick of Jackson. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Noon outside at the Cornerstone Christian Church in Belleville. Rain date is Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. Graveside services will be held at Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix, Michigan on August 29 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be given to either the family or Cornerstone Christian Church in Belleville, Michigan. Arrangements are being handled by Penzien Funeral Home, 621 Main Street, East Jordan, Michigan