(From Ozark Funeral Home)Everett “Red” Smith 74, of Southwest City, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home after a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer, with his wife of forty-four years at his side.
Everett “Red” Smith served four years in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was a machinist, mechanic and truck driver, retiring from Tyson Foods.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harley Smith, mother Nancy Lancaster and stepfather, Claude Lancaster.
Everett is survived by his wife Jody of the home; sons, Everett Jr. (Cheri) of Baltimore, MD and Christopher Smith (Jennifer) of Norman, OK; Stephen Smith of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren, Aidan, Teagan, Noam, Leighanna, Leighton, and Elora; two younger brothers Larry Smith (Rebecca) of Tulsa, OK and Mark Smith (Debbie) of Rogers, AR; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
At his request no formal services will be held at this time. A private family gathering with be held at a later date.
In memory of Everett, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Hospital (https://www.stjude.org) or Wounded Warriors (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org)
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