Dr. Neal Smith

Neal Gordon Smith D.D.S., 54, of Bridgman, graduated to heaven on Friday, August 31, 2012 at his home after a long journey with illness.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Woodland Shores Baptist Church, 3555 Shawnee Road, Bridgman with Reverend James D. Liske officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Friends may meet with the family from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Monday at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be given to Storyline Mission Experience so others can serve those who need to hear about Jesus around the world.

Neal was born May 11, 1958 in St. Joseph to Dale and Bobbie Smith. Neal was blessed to marry the love of his life Patricia “Trish” Dial in 1980 who partnered with him to rear five children with the goal to impact their community.

He was a founding member of Woodland Shores Baptist Church and Storyline Church. One focus of his ministry was overseas dental missions to Russia where he set up seven dental clinics starting when it was part of the Soviet Union. He also taught and treated in Mexico, Romania, Singapore, and Zambia. The highlight was experiencing it with his family so others could directly experience the love of God.

Dr. Smith graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School and returned home to wonderful Bridgman to join Dale in dental practice at Bridgman Family Dental Care in 1984. The practice grew to serve many and receive national awards. His joy was keeping people healthy and comfortable.

He is survived by his wife Trish, Britton (Michelle) Smith, Grant (Jenni) Smith, Whitney (Tyler) Luther, Karsten and Collin. He is blessed with four grandsons Lane, Corbin, Caleb and Eli. Also his parents Dale and Bobbie Smith and in laws Dwain and Ginny Dial as well as brother Karl (Jamie) Smith and sister Joan (David) Sorensen.

Visitation

2-4PM & 6-8PM ,Monday, September 3, 2012
Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel
9191 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106

Funeral Service

11 AM ,Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Woodland Shores Baptist Church
3555 W. Shawnee Road Bridgman, MI 49106

Private Family Burial

Graceland Cemetery
8550 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106