Gregory “Greg” Lynne Smith, 49, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away December 14, 2017. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 also at the funeral home; burial in Floral Hills East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Kansas City Hospice House.
Greg was born on March 13, 1968 in Independence, MO, son of Johnnie Smith and Joan Smith Stephens. Greg loved people and no one was a stranger to him. He would befriend anyone. He loved traveling, playing the piano, singing, movies, music, amusement parks, watching the Royals and being with his friends and family. He was very outgoing, adventurous and was a child at heart. Greg is preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Greg’s survivors include his mother, Joan Smith Stephens (Ed) of Highlandville, MO; sisters, Alicia Smith of Blue Springs, MO and Angela Buck (Robert) of Liberty, MO; long-time companion, Joseph Hoseth; 2 nephews, John and Jett Buck; 2 nieces, Adrianna and Serenity Punzo; serveral cousins; and many friends.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441