Alvin Smith

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Alvin Lee Smith, age 75, passed away at 6:09 pm, Monday, March 30, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, MO.

Mr Smith was born April 8, 1944 in Joplin, MO. His parents were Samuel and Belma (Clark) Smith. He returned to Joplin in 1969 from Bell Gardens, CA.

Alvin was a veteran of the U S Army, serving from 1966 – 68. He worked as a baker/mixer at Sunshine Bakery, Joplin, MO for a number of years. He was a member of the Spring City Church of Christ and the Bakers Confectionary Union. His favorite pastime was fishing.

Alvin was married to Diane McKnight on August 5, 1964 in Carthage, MO. She survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Walter Smith, Ava, MO; two daughters Gina Martin, Colorado Springs, CO, and Leanne Hand (husband, Preston), Joplin; two sisters, Jo Allene Brannon (husband, Charles) and Kathy Stone, Galena, KS; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Keith Hartley, and 2 sisters, Irene Mullins and Shirley Hasse.

He was entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS for cremation. No services are scheduled.