Donald “Don” Anthony Smith, 72, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Don was born July 5, 1951 in Shawnee, Kansas to George William Fangrow Sr. and Rosalie (Beil) Fangrow. Don married the love of his life Debbie, on August 1, 1980. He entered the US Marine Corps in 1968 and retired in 1988. Following the military Don retired from the post office after 20 years and 3 months. Don enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to hunt, play golf and fly fishing. Don enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He was a big-hearted wonderful man that will be solely missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Don is survived by his wife, Debbie of 43 years; 4 daughters: Christy Donisi, Cheryl Boehrer (Roland), Tricia Hamel and Dana Hubbard (Mikey); 2 sons: Anthony Taylor and Markus Taylor; 2 brothers, George Smith (Lareine) Gail Fangrow (Anna); 5 sisters: Yolanda Smith, Janet Carlyle, Georgia Fawcett, Jena Thompson (Kevin), Kay Fangrow- Manczuk (Marc); 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Scott Beckman
15 Jun 2024It was my honor and privilege to have known Don. His sence of humor and laid back personality will truly be missed. Rest in peace.
Larry Stiffarm
18 Jun 2024SEMPER Fi Marine RIP brother
Yves Hamel
19 Jun 2024Don, Thank you for your service to our country and family, now you are enlisted in the Lord’s army of Angles and you are standing guard over us.
Sara Mattera
19 Jun 2024Will never forget Don. He was a great person and a loving father and husband. Many fond memories of the Fort Belvoir days spent with your family. Love you all.
Elizabeth Blaylock
4 Jan 2025Ill always be your Super Pigeon- I love you so very much Papaw