Peter Alan Smith

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Peter Alan Smith, 56, Brazil, passed away on Oct. 12, 2020 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute.

He was born Jan. 23, 1964, the son of Edward Earl Smith and Thelma Jane Colclasure.

Peter was a truck driver for over 22 years. He loved his John Deere tractor, helping neighbors with outdoor work and collecting scrap vehicles. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 274. Peter loved spending leisurely time with C-6 Carbon Friends.

Above all, Peter loved his grandchildren. He loved teaching them about nature, the outdoors and what God created.

He is survived by his wife, whom he married on May 7, 1988, Carla Marie (Frame) Smith; son Anthony Smith (Mary Riddell); daughters Heather Lawrence (Dylan), Hickory Smith and Angela Boswell (John); brothers Dan Wheeler (Joyce), Steve Colclasure (Debbie), Samuel Colclasure and Wayne Colclasure (Mary); sisters Elaine Langman (Wayne) and Lana Perkins; grandchildren Amy, Lynzie, Amelia,Estella, Norah, Jensen, Theo, Caydence, Lariat, Colt, Jackson and Avery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Kimberly Colclasure and baby brother Johnny Phillip Smith.

A celebration of life will be held at the Staunton Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Peter at the Staunton Community Center. Envelopes will be available.