Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Charles Smith, Jr.
Charles Smith, Jr.
Obituary
Guest Book
Charles Smith, Jr. Obituary
Charles Smith Jr., age 100, passed away at Kenwood Plaza, May 21, 2025. He was born on February 16, 1925 at Arkansas City, KS, the son of B.H. and Clara Elizabeth (Huffman) Smith.
A lifelong resident of Stafford County, KS., he was a farmer/stockman.
Charles was a US Navy Veteran serving during WWII from 1944-1946.
On March 30, 1944, he married Gladys R. Hoffman in Pratt, KS. He later married Agnes Marie Gassman on May 16, 1998 in Stafford, KS.
Charles was a member of Larned Christian Church, Radium Co-op, Farm Bureau, Radium Senior Center, American Legion, and the VFW.
He is survived by his wife Agnes, St. John, KS; a daughter Sondra “Sandy” Smith, St. John, KS; a step-daughter, Linda Marie (Wayne) Steffen, Wichita, KS; 3 Grandchildren, and 8 Great-Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Gladys, his parents, a daughter, Frankie L. Sjolinder, a step-son Dennis L. Hosman, a brother, Clyde Smith, and a sister Mary Louise Smith.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Minnis Chapel, St. John, KS. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at Minnis Chapel.
Interment will be in the Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John, KS with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy.
Memorial checks may be made to the Radium Senior Center or Sunflower Senior Center in care of Minnis Chapel, Box 34, St. John, KS 67576.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
526 E. 4th Ave. Box 34, Saint John, KS 67576
People and places connected with Charles
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Smith, Jr.
Tell your own story about Charles
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Make a Donation
in Charles Smith, Jr.'s name
How to support Charles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Charles Smith, Jr.'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
