Reed Smith

(From Konantz Warden Funeral Home)

Reed B Smith, 98 passed away, Tuesday, August 21, 2018. He was born February 24, 1920 in Liberal, MO to James & Verla (Reed) Smith. Reed attended Hannon

School and then graduated in 1937 from Liberal High School. May 14, 1939 in Carterville, MO he married Wilma Jackman and to this union seven children were born. He and Wilma were also foster parents to over 25 children. Reed was a farmer he raised cattle, baled hay and helped his son-in-laws with their hay at the age of 80+ years. He worked at McNally Eng. for over 32 years as a truck driver, foundry worker, storeroom clerk or as a First Aid Attendant. He retired in 1982 to open a Deutz Tractor Dealership with his son-in-law Phillip Munn. He also helped build Liberal Elevator. He was of the Baptist faith and was a deacon he also served Central Western Assoc. of Freewill Baptist in multiple roles. He was always a willing servant to do God’s will and was a faithful witness and prayer warrior. 

He is survived by his children: Earl Smith (Donna), Lita Smith-Munn (Bobby), Sammy Joe Smith (Glenda), Dale Smith (Lisa), and Loretta Hoover (Lyle), 19 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren also 1 sister Beth Rader and 1 brother Howard Smith (Joanna). He was preceded in death by his wife, son JR, daughter Rita Pulliam, baby brother Jim and sisters Irma, Marie, Sue and Marlyn.

Visitation: 6:00pm-8:00pm, Friday, August 24, 2018 at Verdella Freewill Baptist Church

Service: 11:00am, Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Verdella Freewill Baptist Church

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