Obituary of Lavon Smith

LAVON SMITH "Cy" Age 79, died suddenly on March 20, 2016 at Loyola Medical Center. Born April 24,1936 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Lavon lived in Joliet for 63 years. He was owner of Cy's Heating and Cooling until he retired and his son Mike took over the business. Preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Jessie Smith. Survived by his loving wife Nell of 62 years; loving father of son Mike (Judy) Smith and daughter, Kay (Jim) Elmore; grandpa to Michael, Jordon Smith, Zach (Jackie) Ficarella, Steven (K.T.) Elmore, Laura (Dusty) Stratton; great-grandpa to Nellie (2.20z) Stratton. Lavon was a big brother to Lavern (Jan) Long and Doris (John) Davis. Lavon was loved and will be missed by many loving friends and family relatives. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. As it was his wish, cremation rites have been accorded. Information 815-741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com