Richard Dayton Smith's Obituary
Richard Dayton Smith., age 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at the home Kansas City, Missouri. Richard was born on May 4, 1931 in rural Buffalo, KS to Guy and Fern (Sissom) Smith.
On January 23, 1955, he married Betty Jo Richardson in Chanute, KS. She survives him at their home.
Richard graduated from Fredonia High School and went on to serve in the Navy until November of 1954. He later worked as an adjuster for Federal Crop Insurance.
Richard is survived by:
Sons:
Randy Smith and wife Margaret of Lenexa, KS
Ricky Smith of Topeka, KS
Ronald Smith and wife Adele of Richton, MS
Russell Smith of Carlsbad, NM
Brother:
Jack Smith
Sister:
Jackie (Smith) Thames
Grandchildren:
Jared Smith
Joshua Smith and Fiancée Liz Becker
Justin Smith and wife Emily
Jordan Smith and wife Leah
Jennifer Smith
Jonathan Smith
Mallory Smith
Great Grandchildren
Parker, Lucy, Selah, John, Anthony, and Sonny
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Jim Smith, and a sister: Joan (Smith) Scarth.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 2 – 3 PM at Countryside Funeral Home, Johnson Chapel. A Graveside Service will be held at Leanna Cemetery in Chanute on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 3:00 PM. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the Wounded Warriors or Disabled Veterans of America and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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