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Bob Watson will be surely missed
Robert Watson
September 21, 2024 | Kansas City, MO | Family


Photo courtesy of E.S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
Jun 25, 1965 – May 7, 2024
Roderick (Rick) Earl Smith was born on June 25, 1965, to the union of Shirley (Smith) Watson and Raymond Smith Sr.
He was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1983. Roderick participated in the work-study...
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Robert Watson
September 21, 2024 | Kansas City, MO | Family
I am very saddened to learn of Rod's passing. I have known you since college and from Greek letter life. A very good person and skilled attorney. Praying for the family.
Benita Jones
August 12, 2024 | Kansas City | Friend
Roderick was a friend at first sight. I was finishing Law School as he started. A sincere, thoughtful, and astute person indeed. Kind even when crushing me in Madden Football in 1993. As we both set out in our careers and focused on raising our families, time passed quickly. Yet, our friendship remained. Unassuming, proud of his wife and Children he was most certainly. Respect for him - immense. Sorrow for the palpable void that we, his many friends, will always feel. Heartfelt...
Matt O’Connor
August 07, 2024 | Kansas City, MO | Friend
I'm so sorry just found out today at court I knew I had hired the right man but not soon enough gosh he was a critical thinker. I was sure there wasn't a reason he wasn't coming to stand beside me. I'm so sorry for all your lose I'm lost too.
MARY BEDFORD
August 06, 2024 | Belton, MO | Friend
Roderick was a law school class mate of mine at UMKC and also a local practitioner who was always friendly and welcoming whenever I encountered him. I'm sad I won't see him at court or class reunions anymore. .. Sincerest condolences to those who loved him most.
Laurie Vaskov Snell
July 22, 2024 | Kansas City, MO | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I knew Roderick and will never forget his smile.
Deborah Neal
May 27, 2024 | Montgomery, AL | Friend

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Rosanna Martinelli
May 20, 2024 | Hialeah, FL
My heartfelt condolences to the family. You're in our prayers for strength, peace and Divine guidance now and in your future times of grief.
Erica Smith-Byrd
May 20, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA | Family
My condolences. I am deeply saddened for your loss. He will be missed
Kathryn Persley
May 18, 2024 | Kansas City, MO | Acquaintance