A longtime member of the Butler County Sheriff’s office has died.
Michael Smith of Fenelton had been a deputy in the department for the last 21 years, before he died unexpectedly on Friday evening.
Butler County Sheriff Mike Slupe said Smith was well respected in the community and was a team player who constantly thought of others.
Friends of Smith will be received at the Hile Funeral Home on Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. However, the viewing chapel will be limited to 10 people at a time. The Butler County Sheriff’s office will not be accepting License to Carry applications on Wednesday April 29, 2020, so that the staff can attend Smith’s funeral.
Smith was 49.
Full obituary information can be found here.