BENTON – Earl Lee Smith, age 70, of Benton, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:43 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023, with his loving family by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Whittington Church, with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Liberty Cemetery, Burnt Prairie, Illinois. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Whittington Church.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Whittington Church for the construction of a children’s playground.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Earl, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.