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Willis A. "Smitie" Smith Jr.

Willis Smith Obituary

Willis A. "Smitie" Smith, Jr., 54, Kansas City, MO, passed away at his home February 5, 2006. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 205 SW 17th Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816-229-2101). Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at the chapel. Burial will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Smitie was born February 25, 1951 to Willis and Nancy (Sappenfield) Smith, Sr. in Kansas City, MO. He was a machinist. He was a member of the NRA. "If anybody needed a helping hand, he was always there for them." He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Donald Worthington. Survivors include parents, Willis & Nancy Smith, Sr., Blue Springs, MO; brother, Monty Smith, Blue Springs, MO; brother, Martin & Karen Smith, Kansas City, MO; sister, Nancy Worthington, Blue Springs, MO; niece, Michelle K. Worthington, Blue Springs, MO. (Arr; Webb-Freer Funeral Home, Blue Springs, MO, 816229-2101).

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Published by Kansas City Star from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2006.

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Mike & Andrea Serrone

February 11, 2006

Smitie, we will miss you at all the 4th of July's to come, but will remember all the ones where you let us have so much fun. We will never forget those memories or your laugh. To "Uncle" Marty, "Aunt" Karen and Bill's family, we both want you to know that we will always have Smitie and your entire family in our prayers. And all of you know that mom and dad are here for whatever you all may need, but that also goes for the two of us as well. Take care and God Bless.

Angie Kaszuba-Godfrey

February 7, 2006

Wish I could be there and could have seen ya one more time. I luv ya Smittie. Watch after mom & dad. Tell Stef "Hi" for me. Love & Kisses to your family.

Gary Hallum

February 7, 2006

Sincere condolences to the Smith Family and all he knew Smitie.

Smitie is a cherished friend from High School through the present.

Over the years we have shared many good conversations about our youthful experiences.

I feel a very deep personal loss in knowing that we will have to delay these discussions for awhile, but I will continue to relate these memories of him. We had some good times! Thanks Smitie.

janice (burke) littrell

February 7, 2006

Bill we sure had fun growing up on Fourteenth Street. one summer we rode bikes all over and enjoyed green river drinks up at tulls drugstore. I know you had to smile when you remembered playing hide and go seek almost every summer night breaking out several garage door windows playing baseball in the street and our mothers packing us all up and heading for the drive-in movies. i will always remember you my childhood friend and your wonderful family.

Nancy ( Cox) Stafford

February 7, 2006

To The family of Willis "Smitie" Smith, J.r



I am sorry to hear of your loss. God will help you through the hard times. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.



Nancy (Cox) Stafford

(Past Neightbor on 14th St)

Shelly Littrell-Ainsworth

February 7, 2006

My heart felt condolences go out to the Smith Family at this time. I have known Smitie for most of my life. When my boys were young, he would take them back and let them help him work, even at 3 years old. When I came home in 1994 after their Dad had been hit by a train, Smitie was the first to lend a helping hand. His smile and his laugh will forever be in my heart. I will miss him dearly.

Sincerely,

Michelle Worthington

February 7, 2006

YOU were the kindest UNCLE and FRIEND. I will miss YOU dearly and no words can express my loss. Tell my DAD I love HIM and I love YOU too.

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