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Michael Richard Smith

Springfield, Missouri

Jan 22, 1950 – Jun 7, 2025

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BORN
January 22, 1950
DIED
June 7, 2025
LOCATION
Springfield, Missouri

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"His Love & Passion Always Remained With Music"Michael Richard Smith born on January 22, 1950 (always known as Rick) passed away on June 7, 2025 at the age of 75. He was a long time native of New Jersey, but more recently lived in Kentucky and Missouri during retirement. Rick is survived by...

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Rick was a very giving person who gave from his heart. He loved Italian food especially lasagna which I made for him and Randy Blain who is now my husband. Randy always has fond memories of Rick and spoke about how would come to Randy's house to run in the morning before school then go to school. He was a cat lover and had many in his time on earth. He took care of them better than himself at times. The last time we saw him in Jackson Kentucky he had a young dog whose name was blackey because...

Childhood Friend and Brother in Christ! ... Rick inspired me and everyone who knew him in athletics and music! Examples of his abilities, talent and love for all those who knew him and his family are to numerous to mention here! Our condolences go out to The Smith Family, Friends and all those who knew and got to know Rick! "The Realization Time" was written by Rick and I after graduation in 1968 and when we all get to Heaven " Time Will Be No More " ( Eternity - Eternal Life Forevermore)...

Rick was a good friend in high school as we played football together. After that, it was music that we shared a love for . I spoke to him five years ago. He seemed to be doing OK. Sorry to hear this news. Rest in peace Rick.

He was my chemistry lab partner. He set his hair on fire with the bunsen burner. Always so sweet and I loved his eyes. Condolences.

My friend `Rick´ WAS truly tender hearted & kind hearted. He will indeed be missed by those who loved him. May his memory be a blessing