Glen D. Smithers
February 17, 1928 - August 28, 2021
93, of Indianapolis passed away August 28, 2021. He was born February 17, 1928 in Lawrence County, Indiana to the late Leo and Grace Hackler Smithers. Before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he attended Needmore High School. Glen was employed as a machinist at International Paper for 20 years and worked in maintenance at Warren Township Schools for 18 years. He was a member of American Legion Post #276, Moose Lodge #17 and a longtime member of AARP. Visitation will be Friday, September 3, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Mortuaries, Washington Memorial, 9606 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46229. A Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Plattsburg Cemetery, Salem, Indiana. Glen is survived by children, Connie Norris, Cherie Smithers (Darren), Daryl Jones (Andrea), Beverly Smithers, Les Smithers (Rosie) and David Smithers (Joyce); 16 grandchildren: Traci, Chad, Tobey, Kelly, Rachel, David Lee, Teena, Jason, Jenny, JR, Chris, Cissy, Jaden, Noah, Savannah and Sadie; 27 great grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Glen was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tom Smithers, Opal Smithers, Howard Smithers; sister, Betty Abel; and his Sweetie Pie of many years, Betty Jones.
93, of Indianapolis passed away August 28, 2021. He was born February 17, 1928 in Lawrence County, Indiana to the late Leo and Grace Hackler Smithers. Before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he attended Needmore High School. Glen... View Obituary & Service Information