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Willis G. “Smitty” Smith

Birth	:	2 Mar 1939 Hope, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	22 Apr 2011 Herington, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Rosebank Cemetery, Hope, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6242240, -97.0779650
Description	:	Willis "Smitty" Smith, 72, of Herington, KS, died Friday, April 22nd, 2011, at the Medicalodges of Herington. He was born on March 2, 1939, at Hope, KS, the son of Ira S. and Dora Mae (Oyster) Smith. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the First Christian Church, with Rev. Shawn Baird officiating. Inurnment was in the Rosebank Cemetery. The Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory, Herington Chapel, are assisting with local services. Mr. Smith was an over-the-road truck driver. He also enjoyed Rodeos, assisted Emil Roberts with the Strong City Rodeo for many years, and... Read More	Willis "Smitty" Smith, 72, of Herington, KS, died Friday, April 22nd, 2011, at the Medicalodges of Herington. He was born on March 2, 1939, at Hope, KS, the son of Ira S. and Dora Mae (Oyster) Smith. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the First Christian Church, with Rev. Shawn Baird officiating. Inurnment was in the Rosebank Cemetery. The Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory, Herington Chapel, are assisting with local services. Mr. Smith was an over-the-road truck driver. He also enjoyed Rodeos, assisted Emil Roberts with the Strong City Rodeo for many years, and he was both a bull rider and a bronco rider. He is survived by two sons: Gary Smith from Bushong, and Randy Smith of Emporia, three step-sons: Jim Swift and Jerry Swift both of Emporia, and Travis Carman of Akron, CO, and a step-daughter Jennie Brenner of Akron, CO. He is also survived by a brother Royal Smith of Marion, two sisters: Deloris Hird of Herington, and Lorraine Griffin of Fruitland, OR, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by three brothers: Milton Smith, Clyde Smith, Richard Smith; and four sisters: Iola Friedly, Dolley Hoffman, Betty Fowler, Darlene Smith (age 8). Memorials to the Donor's Choice; and may be sent in care of the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory, Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449-3038, is in charge of arrangements. For updated information or to leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelHerington.com Council Grove (KS) Republican~28 April 2011

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Where is Willis G. “Smitty” Smith's memorial?
Willis G. “Smitty” Smith's memorial is located at: Rosebank Cemetery, Hope, Dickinson County, USA.
When did Willis G. “Smitty” Smith death?
Willis G. “Smitty” Smith death on 22 Apr 2011 in Herington, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.6242240
Longitude: -97.0779650

Family Members:

Parent

Ira S Smith

(1890 - 1969)

Dora Mae Oyster Smith

(1895 - 1972)

Siblings

Betty Jane Smith Gehrke

(1925 - 1992)

Dolley May Smith Hoffman

(1927 - 1989)

Darlene E Smith

(1929 - 1929)

Richard Lee Smith

(1932 - 2001)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosebank Cemetery
Hope, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6242240, -97.0779650

2. Lewis Cemetery
Ramona, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5950012, -97.0671997

3. Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6086884, -97.0386963

4. Biehler Gravesite
Herington, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6311370, -97.0261000

5. Wager-Hislop-Cory Family Cemetery
Herington, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6377570, -97.0275380

6. Sohns Graveyard
Herington, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6354780, -97.0191050

7. Saint Phillips Cemetery
Hope, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6810989, -97.0507965

8. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Tampa, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6013985, -97.1500015

9. Hope Cemetery
Hope, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6924057, -97.0706329

10. Ashton Cemetery
Hope, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6817017, -97.1314011

11. First Baptist Cemetery
Hope, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6538710, -97.1677740

12. Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery
Tampa, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5517006, -97.1352997

13. Lutheran Cemetery
Tampa, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5519400, -97.1508600

14. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Herington, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6957512, -96.9995117

15. Chalker Cemetery
Herington, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7032010, -97.0104170

16. College Hill Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6096992, -97.2052994

17. Hackler Community Cemetery
Tampa, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5517006, -97.1686020

18. Pilgrim Home Cemetery
Hope, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7257996, -97.0852966

19. Mollhagen Gravesite
Herington, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6979350, -96.9874040

20. Lost Springs Cemetery
Lost Springs, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5635100, -96.9642100

21. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Elmo, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6389008, -97.2146988

22. Mohn Cemetery
Tampa, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5224991, -97.1239014

23. Sunset Hill Cemetery
Herington, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6777992, -96.9561005

24. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Herington, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6390000, -96.9393500