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Freddie Smith Obituary

Freddie H. Smith Jr., 71, of Topeka, died September 7, 2011 at his home. He was born on April 11, 1940 in Topeka the son of Fredrick Harrison and Bertha B. (Wikle) Smith Sr. Freddie worked for the Shawnee County Refuse Department. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Freddie married Diana Lee McElhaney in Topeka, Kansas on October 14, 1960. She predeceased him on March 9, 2006. He was also preceded in death by three brothers. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Busey and Becky Morgan both of Topeka and a sister Louise Maxine Rohr, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Freddie will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Sunday, Sept. 11th after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Sept. 12th at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Topeka Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freddie Smith Memorial Fund and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2011.

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Ida peoples

March 31, 2024

We had some fun and crazy time with you I miss you terribly tell we c each other Ida peoples

Reta Smith

September 11, 2011

Ferddie will be missed by all. We will remember him for his pranks, jokes and friendly smile. Our prayers go out to the family. Love Jack Reta and Family

Nadine Bell

September 9, 2011

My memories of Freddie are limited but unforgettable. His personality and generosity preceded him and I am very proud to have known him. Sorry girls for your loss but you got to have him so long. Nadine Bell. [Marlene's] friend]

Derek Harvey

September 8, 2011

Freddie, you were a heck of a person in my eyes. I always admired and listened most of the time to your advice and what you had to say and cant still hear your saying "Weellll" "Thats right". God be with you and you are up there with all the ol boys and gals.
If anybody realy truly knew Freddie he would give the shirt off his back for anybody and was alawya up to a challenge and everyone remember that he is still with us in our hearts and memories and laugh at the good times you had with him as he is watching all of us all the time upstairs in between his naps and cold coffee. Love ya Freddie

tammy elms

September 8, 2011

i am so sorry for your loss god bless you all and your in my prayers

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