Howard G. "Rico" Smith, 47, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Jerry W. and Nancy A. (Hartford) Smith on March 12, 1973. He graduated from Clay High School and would go on to work as an inspector for Libbey Glass. He was an avid softball player and fan of the Chicago Bears and Detroit Tigers. Howard is survived by his children, Daniel, Destiny, Elizabeth and Ciara; parents, Jerry and Nancy; sisters, Teresa Pippin, Jessica Smith and the love of his life and mother of his children, Kelly Berry. The family will receive friends at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road on Sunday, August, 9, 2020 from 2-8 pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, August, 10, 2020 at 11:00 am. Expressions of sympathy may be directed for the benefit of the Smith children.