Oris Eldon Smith, 75, of Millfield, died Friday July 10, 2026 at his home with his family.  Born July 21, 1950 in Pomeroy, he was the son of the late Horace E. Smith and Margene Jeffers Smith.

He attended Eastern High School and had been employed at Ohio University as a custodian and the Pepsi Bottling Plant as foreman.  He was a member of Airline Church of Christ.  He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and was known as an excellent pie baker.

Oris is survived by his wife, Sheila Brown Smith; three granddaughters, Kari Lowery of Portsmouth, Jessica Whitmore of Glouster and Caity Brown of The Plains; four great grandchildren, Lucille & Lillian Lottridge and Roger & Ryder Whitmore; a special niece and her husband who were Oris's caregivers, Samantha & Jay Winchell; two brothers, Warren (Debbie) Smith of Reedsville and Leroy Smith of Millfield; a son in law, Greg Brown of Albany; a brother in law, Dan Brown of Millfield; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Terri Brown; two sisters, Helen, and Rita Mae Smith; and three brothers, Roger, Jimmy and David Smith.

The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Buckeye Hospice, and the care team of Katlyn, Josie, Brandie and Heather.

Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens, officiated by H. Willard Love, Minister.  Burial will be in Cherry Ridge Cemetery, Bedford Township, Meigs County.  Friends may call Wednesday from 12:00 noon until time of service at the funeral home.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence, or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.