Philbert "Phil" R. Smiddy, 86, of Granite City, IL, formally of Republic, MO, died on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL.

He was born on April 9, 1938 in Anna, IL to Charles Dewey Smiddy and Mary Isabelle (Miller) Smiddy.

Phil was an avid outdoorsman.  He belonged to numerous state and national gun clubs.  Phil enjoyed skeet shooting winning numerous awards.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Phil was a volunteer with the Missouri Dept of Conservation and he taught gun safety classes.

The loving father and grandfather is survived by 2 daughters:  Shelly (Jerry) Halbrook of Granite City and Christine Smiddy of Bedford, TX; 2 sons:  Mark (Janet) Smiddy of Granite City and Greg (Debbie) Smiddy of Scottsville, KY; 7 grandchildren:  Stephanie (Jonathon) Burnett, Jennifer (Shawn) O'Dell, Ehrich (MacKenzie) Smiddy, Karree (Jason) Hughes, Evan Smiddy, Christopher (Megan) Halbrook and Brett (Taylor) Halbrook; 9 great grandchildren; a brother, Mike Smiddy of OH and a sister, Anita Bonser of TX.

Besides his parents, Phil is preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey "Keith" Smiddy; a granddaughter, Kimura Halbrook and his step-mother, Dorothy Smiddy.

The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com