Verle Gene Smith went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2015. He was born on March 29, 1941 in Centerview, MO to Earl and Letha Lucille Smith. He graduated from Mayview High School in 1959 and served in the United States Air Force from 1960-1964. Upon returning from the Air Force he went to work at Fisher-Body, Leeds Plant for General Motors until his retirement in 1991.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lucille Smith. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Janet Smith; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Sherri Smith of Oak Grove, MO, and Chris & Ashleigh Smith of Grain Valley MO; three grandchildren: Jordan Alexis Smith, Sierra Marie Smith, and his only grandson Cobie Sean Smith also from Oak Grove; two brothers, Gary & Diane Smith and Merle Smith of Mayview MO; one sister-in-law, Karen Ingolia-Berkley of Blue Springs MO; two aunts, Mildred Atz of Alburnett, IA, and Carmelina Smith of Kansas City MO. Others Verle leaves are three nieces: Janelle and Mike Crouse of Platte City, MO, Nicole and Brenden Hale of Lee Summit MO, and Ashley Ingolia of Lee Summit MO; and three nephews: Kevin and Melanie Smith of Kansas City, MO, Chad and Karla Smith of Blue Springs, MO and Keith Smith of Mayview MO; and various great nieces, nephews and cousins are among other relatives who will be missing him.
Verle was a family man at heart, who loved fishing and hunting with his sons on his farm, where the family would enjoy many meals, games, etc. with invited friends and family. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving. Family and friends would also gather at Verle and Jan’s home to enjoy good food and great company.
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Tabor Methodist Church in Odessa, Missouri, located east on I-70 to exit M & O Hwy. Go south on M Hwy. several miles past U Hwy. to Mount Tabor Rd. on the left. Church is at the top of the hill. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Oak Grove or Mt. Tabor Methodist Church.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441