Marshall Smith's Obituary
Marshall Warren Smith, son of Volney and Ova McIntosh Smith, was born July 21, 1926, in Mansfield, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, January 1, 2006, in Lee’s Summit Hospital, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, at the age of seventy-nine years, five months, and ten days. On September 3, 1973, he was united in marriage to Kay Sweeney, and together they shared the last thirty-three years. His parents preceded him in death. Marshall is survived by his loving wife, Kay, of the home; a brother, Leo Smith, and his wife, Barbara, of Irving, Texas; his step-mother, Ilenia Smith, of Mansfield, Missouri; a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born and raised in Mansfield and attended Mansfield Schools. He then served his country faithfully in the United States Army during World War II. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he worked in the harvest fields, drove a milk route, and also worked for Kraft Cheese. He then moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he was employed in the maintenance department for Kansas City Baptist Temple, which included their retirement homes. Marshall had made his profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Kansas City Baptist Temple. In his spare time he enjoyed doing woodworking projects, and was an avid reader. Marshall was a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he made for his family and friends. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006, in the Holman-Howe Chapel, Mansfield. Burial will be in the Mansfield Cemetery. Visitaion will be held Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Mansfield, Missouri.
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