Russell Lee "Rusty" Smith, age 28 of Carrollton, passed away tragically from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.  Born in Peking, Illinois, on March 22, 1997, he was the son of Laura Smith and Russell Gene Smith.  Rusty is preceded in death by a brother, Timmy Smith.

Rusty was a hard-worker and was currently employed as a maintenance engineer with Pilgrim's Pride.  He loved taking his motorcycle for joy rides, feeling the wind on his face and enjoying the countryside.  Rusty was also a devoted knife collector, having over 50 different knives in his collection. Always up-beat and joyful, his conversations were animated and enjoyable.  Rusty fiercely loved his family and was extremely close to his siblings.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Laura Smith and Russell Smith; his sisters, Megan Smith, Carolyn Smith, Kristyn Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Allison Smith-Forero, and Ellen Smith-Forero; and his brothers, Matthew Smith, Andrew Smith, and Aaron Smith. Also surviving are his fiance` Madison Taylor Roberts; her parents, Sherry & Chris Roberts; and extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Rusty's Life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:30 PM from Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel.

The gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM.

Hutcheson's Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan is honored to serve the Smith family.