Virgil Ashton Smith, 23, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:34 P.M., Monday, July 24, 2023 at his residence.
Ashton was currently playing baseball for Thrillville Thrillbillies.  He had attended Du Quoin High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball.  Ashton played baseball in college and had attended Rend Lake College for one year, Lewis and Clark Community College for two years and Bellarmine University for two years.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He loved the zoo.
He was born May 16, 2000 in Dalton, GA, the son of Virgil Lonnie Smith and Karly Augusta Weller.
He is survived by his parents - Karly Weller Sims and Caleb Webb, Lonnie Smith and Jara Stowers, Derek Sims and wife Allison, all of Du Quoin, nine siblings - Chloe Sims, Kylie Sims, Jaden Smith, Traijon Smith, Trelin Smith, Loni Smith, Jaya Smith, Kollyns Dublo, and Knox Dublo, all of Du Quoin, grandparents - Larry and Lynne Weller of Cobden, IL, Katie McNeeley of San Diego, CA, Virgil Jodie and Karen Smith of Du Quoin, Steve and Teri Sims of Du Quoin, great grandmothers - Betty Moss and Wanda Thorpe, both of Du Quoin, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Du Quoin High School Auxiliary Gym with Rev. Lon McPherson officiating.
Friends may call from 11 A.M. until the time of service on Sunday at the Du Quoin High School Auxiliary Gym.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Du Quoin District 300 Education Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.