Casey Van Smith, age 59 of Collinsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his residence.

He was born January 8, 1965 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Leland E. "Smitty" and Gloria "Gayle" (nee Ballew) Smith. He graduated Collinsville High School, Class of 1983, then worked at the former Grandpa's Jewelry and L.E. Smith Jewelers in Collinsville. Casey had a good heart and was the caretaker for his parents until their passing. He loved to go to the Casino Queen, and enjoyed watching sports, especially football.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Smith; and a brother-in-law, Troy Crites.

He is survived by his daughter, Lauryn M. Barr of Troy, IL; a granddaughter, Aubrey; six siblings: Georgia Crites of Fenton, MO, Gloria (Tom) Fayollat of Glen Carbon, IL, Cindy (Mack) Fortenberry of Zephryr, TX, Eddie (Sherri) Smith of Belleville, IL, Jimmy (Lisa) Smith of Highland, IL, and June (Mike) Zavaglia of Edwardsville, IL; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL.

Funeral service will follow at 12 noon with Rev. Ron Habermehl officiating. Private burial will be at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Collinsville Food Pantry and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.