Michael Allen Smith

SMITH, Michael Allen, “Miracle Mike”, passed away February 4, 2025. Mike was born in Washington, D.C. in 1955 and received his Master of Education from the University of Dayton. Mike was a professor at Sinclair Community College and a lifelong mentor who taught everyone’s favorite four-letter word…math. Mike’s talents were many, he was a devoted husband and father, sailor, volunteer, realtor, role model, and expert at delivering the perfect Dad joke. Mike was a generous individual who always cared for the needs of others and a kind husband who gave his wife flowers every two weeks for over 42 years of marriage. He was a resilient warrior, who put his trust in God through all of life’s challenges and handled them soundly with a smile and a pun. He is proceeded in death by his parents Bill and Connie Smith; brother Bill Smith; and sister Kathi McCarthy. He is survived by his wife and best friend Joanie; son Steven and wife Tiffany; son Andy and wife Elizabeth; sisters Connie Heffner and Jenny Baker, 11 brothers and sister’s in-law, 30 nieces and nephews, 21 great nieces and nephews, and 2 wonderful dogs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, February 7, 2025, at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Ave, Dayton, OH 45409 with Father Dan Meyer officiating. The family will receive friends for a visitation following services. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to The American Heart Association.