Kenneth Eugene "Gene" "Smitty" Smith, 85, of Hillsboro, Illinois, formerly of Fillmore, IL, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Montgomery Nursing & Rehab Center, Hillsboro, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL, with Bob Morgason officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Glendale Cemetery, Fillmore, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL. Memorials: Ramsey Saddle Club and/or "Lets Grow Fillmore". Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

He was born July 30, 1939, in Montgomery County IL, the son of Kenneth Sylvester & Louise Genevieve (Gibson) Smith. He married Evadine Joyce Davidson on June 11, 1960, in Fillmore, IL, she passed away December 17, 2021. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator, Local 520; was a member of Fillmore Sportsman's Club, Ramsey Saddle Club, Hillsboro "Luck & Buck" Saddle Club, several coon hunters clubs, and was a Fillmore Township Trustee for many years. He was a dedicated Fillmore Coffee and Gab member, always ready to tell a good story over a cup of coffee.

He is survived by: Son - Brent Smith & Krista, Fillmore, IL; Daughters - Jeanna Lorton & Jay, Fillmore, IL and Joy Heldebrant, Witt, IL; Grandchildren - Jamie, Dustin, Kelsey, Mandy, Jade and Jasmine; 7 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren; Sister - Jane Jones & Mike, Marana, AZ; and Sister-in-law - Norma Black, Vandalia, IL.

Preceded in death by: His Parents; Wife; and Sister - Beverly.