Jessie Smith

Jessie Edward Smith, 32, of Godfrey, IL, died at Hillsboro Area Hospital, Hillsboro, IL on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born April 30, 1993, in Litchfield, IL to Edward John Smith & Cheryl Ann Durbin Smith.

He was a mine operator for Patton Mining in Hillsboro, IL. Jessie was a graduate of the Class of 2012. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, duck hunting, working out and taking his kids to the park.

He is survived by his parents, Edward and Cheryl Smith of Benld, IL, companion, Toree Wallace of Godfrey, IL, children, Mikayla Smith, Hudsen Smith, sibling, Bridget (Janek) Halerewicz of Auburn, IL, nephew, Jonathan, grandparents, Ronald and Diana Durbin of Gillespie, IL, Toree's grandparents, Cathy & Dennis Mouser of East Alton, IL, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00 am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.