Tharon Smith

Tharon Smith of Albion, IN, born August 28, 1957, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2013 in his home. Tharon was the son of Tharon Smith Sr. and Linda Steinenger and was born in Goshen, IN. Tharon graduated from West Noble High School in 1975. Tharon worked for Breyden Products in Columbia City and was an electrician. Tharon enjoyed model building and was an avid WWII memorabilia collector. He enjoyed spending time with his family and activities with his children and grandchildren. Tharon was a member of the NRA, Yankee Air Force and the Yankee Air Museum. He is survived by five children, Tharon (Jenny) Smith III of Osceola, Tina Coleman of Kendallville, Heidi Graber of Nappanee, Seth (Jolean) Smith of Warsaw, Heather (Shawn) Barhydt of Albion; his best friend and former wife, Tammy Smith of Ligonier; fourteen grandchildren; two brothers, Tim (Audrey) Smith of Goshen, Scott (Twila) Smith of Ligonier; an uncle, James Bassett; his stepfather, Ron Steinenger. Tharon was preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law, Jeremy Graber; sister, Vonna and a granddaughter, Caitlyn Young and Tharon’s special mentors, John and Dee Hancock. Visitation will take place at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767 on Thursday, September 19 from 2-7p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in c/o Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767.