Gregory B. Smith

Gregory B. Smith, of Grand Ledge, MI, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully, attended by family on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, MI, from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Greg was born in Saginaw, MI, to Bernard and Elizabeth. He was a graduate of St. Louis High School, Class of 1968. He attended Western Michigan University and Montcalm Community College, where he played basketball. He married Jane Crower in 1973. Greg worked for Burger King Corporation for 10 years before becoming a Burger King franchise owner/operator in 1983 of 16 restaurants in Lafayette, IN, and surrounding counties and 15 restaurants in the St. Louis, MO, area. He was a people person who truly appreciated his many dedicated employees. Greg went on to have a second career in commercial real estate brokerage and was employed by Resource Commercial Real Estate in Indianapolis, IN, for the past ten years. Greg is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jane Smith; and their two daughters, Danielle (Brad) King of Indianapolis, IN, and Allison (Dan) James of Grand Ledge, MI; along with grandchildren, Jenna and Braden James of Grand Ledge, MI; brother, Gary Smith of St. Louis, MI; sister, Gloria (Bill) Kunik of Annapolis, MD; brother-in-law, Michael (Melissa) Crower of Midland, MI; sisters-in-law, Kate (Paul) Maitland of Brighton, MI, and Nora Crower of Gulf Shores, AL; cousins, Bill (Corrine) Smith of Sanford, MI, and Diane (Jerry) Kirkey of Alma, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Smith and Elizabeth Fletcher; in-laws, Richard and Virginia Crower; and brother-in-law, John Crower. Greg enjoyed playing in a golf league with a group of great friends and putting on an annual golf outing with his best buddies to benefit various charities. He also enjoyed fishing, especially with his grandchildren. Greg’s favorite hobby was watching his grandchildren play their various sports-so much so, he recently moved closer to them for that very reason. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Rd., Fishers, with a memorial service immediately following. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to Lymphoma Research Foundation in memory of Greg Smith.

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Gregory B. Smith

July 3, 1950 - November 17, 2018