Hugh McAndless Smith

Hugh McAndless Smith, 68, of Royal Oak, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Beloved father of Andy (Andrea), Wesley (Kasha) and Kevin. Loving grandfather of Henry, Victor, Santiago, Berkley, Lucia, Parrish, Sara and Eva. He is survived by his younger siblings Clarissa, Mark (Leann), Elizabeth and Margaret (John) and many cousins, nephews, and nieces. Also left to cherish his memory are Jim and Shirley Schneider. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William E. and Marjorie R. Smith on August 1, 1951. As a youth he was a proud member of the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University. He was an avid sports fan and liked nothing better than watching his beloved Spartans beat their cross-state rivals from Ann Arbor. He was a partner at the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone. He later retired from the practice of law and owned an eclectic coffee shop, M Coffee, in Half Moon Bay, California, famous for the poetry nights he started there. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially his grandchildren, and swimming in Lake Huron. He was a devoted Catholic, and a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He left a legacy of service to his community including with the United Way; Big Brothers Big Sisters of America; Meadow Montessori School; election polling place support; and reading to, and writing on behalf of, blind and elderly citizens. More recently, he was known for his regular presence next to the coffee machine at the Royal Oak YMCA, where he would hold court socially after his regular morning swim. A private funeral mass will be held at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School in Detroit, Michigan. Interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Port Huron, Michigan. A memorial mass and celebration of his life will take place on August 1, 2020 at 10am at Gesu Catholic Church, 17180 Oak Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48221. Memorial Contributions in his honor may be made to: - Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (https://msfocus.org/Donate.aspx) - Michigan State University Honors College (https://givingto.msu.edu/gift/?appeal=20MASWB1WAYS), - United Service Organizations (https://secure.uso.org/OM_BRD_ctrl/?sc=WS19SRCH03&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv7zR0oOW6QIVh8DACh0vsQBoEAAYASAAEgJ8wvD_BwE) - Toledo St. Francis de Sales High School (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=Q_ahdCXzXT-2ypnDmSAy6EJQMaKRDvV7PHb83AuS6moi7ZvHf1f3wv6FnArxvsdW_laGV0&country.x=US&locale.x=US

Hugh McAndless Smith

August 1, 1951 - May 3, 2020