Eric C. Smith, 68, of Plain City, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at his residence.
He earned his bachelor’s degrees in geological engineering and accounting and worked in both fields. He liked music and played multiple instruments. He had a great sense of humor, enjoyed reading and was an avid collector.
He was born on Jan. 8, 1948, in Stamford, Connecticut, to the late Kenneth and Marguerite (Prentice) Smith.
He is survived by an aunt, Lois Prentice of Sausalito, California; cousin, Jeffrey Smith of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire; brother-in-law, James Hyjek of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and other relatives and friends.
A memorial gathering will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home, Mannasmith Chapel. A memorial service will be held during the gathering at 7 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date in Lawrence, Kansas, next to his parents.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.