Steven Wayne Smith

Steven Wayne “Steve” Smith, 78, near Brookfield, died as the results of a tragic accident on Friday, July 5, 2024.

He was born on October 26, 1945, in Shelbyville, the son of Ebert Wayne and Dona Jean (Plummer) Smith. Steve married his wife of 57 years, Jenness Bush on February 26, 1967, and she survives.

In addition to Jenness, Steve is survived by his daughter, Shelly Retter and husband, John; grandchildren, Sarah Cross and husband, Damon, Avery Walker and wife, Amber, and Grace Bailey and husband, Jarrett; his seven great-grandchildren, Aiden, Lila, Rosaleigh, Bennett, Eli, Ramsey and Eloise; his brothers, Mike Smith, Greg Smith and wife, Millie, and Jeff Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Bryan Matthew Smith.

He attended Moral Township and graduated from Triton Central High School; his post Masters studies were at Ball State University.

Steve was a lifelong farmer. He first farmed with his father and then with his wife. He taught science at Arsenal Tech High School, retiring with 37 years of service.

Steve was a member of Brookfield Baptist Church and 500 Earth Science Club.

He loved visiting National Parks, going hiking, and hunting for fossils and rocks. Steve also loved IU basketball, his cows, eating ice cream, God and his family.

Steve was a loving husband, devoted father, adoring grandpa and great-grandpa, wonderful brother, uncle, neighbor and friend.

He will be missed by many.

Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Friday, July 12, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at 1 pm, Friday, at the funeral home, with John Retter officiating.

Interment will be at Fairland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 11550 N. Meridian St., Carmel, Indiana 46032;  Brookfield Baptist Church, 8635 W 800 N, Fairland, Indiana 46126 or National Park Foundation, 1500 E St. NW, Suite 700, Washington DC 20005.

Online condolences may be shared with Steve’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.