John Rease Smith, 89, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. A family graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, MO. A public memorial service will be held at a later date.
John was born December 16, 1930 in Marshall, Missouri, the son of William and Lela (Thomas) Smith. He loved music and enjoyed most kinds, especially gospel. John enjoyed fishing and going to the coffee shop in the morning. He was everybody’s personal handyman.
John was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rebecca Richard in 2015; and his sister, Minnie Biebel.
His survivors include his wife Shirley of the home; sons, Greg Smith (Darlene) of Grain Valley, MO and Matthew Smith (Nikki) of Greenville, WI; daughter, Brandy O’Connor (Eric) of Buckner, MO; brother, William Smith of Oregon City, OR; sister, Lois Crawford of Clinton, MO; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441