Mr. Michael E. Smith

Mr. Michael E. Smith obituary

Mr. Michael E. Smith

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Aug

22

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Watkins Heritage Chapel

4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64130

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Aug

22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Watkins Heritage Chapel

4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64130

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Michael Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels - Missouri on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Michael E. Smith, Sr. passed away on August 8, 2025. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, 11am at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Brooking Cemetery. Visitation from 10am-11am at the chapel. Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Watkins Heritage Chapel

4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64130

Send Flowers

Aug

22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Watkins Heritage Chapel

4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64130

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.