Howard Hughes Smith, 73, of Lone Jack Missouri, left this earthly tent to be clothed in his heavenly dwelling on November 21,2023.
He was born in Springfield Missouri to parents Hughes Montgomery Smith and Marcella Mae (Reese) Smith. He grew up on the family farm in Marshfield, Missouri where his parents owned the Smith & Pierce Furniture company.
Howard attended school in Marshfield Missouri before studying at Missouri State University and then Southwest Baptist University. He did post graduate studies at Southwestern Seminary.
Howard was a man of faith and conviction. He gave his life to Christ at the age of 17. He faithfully devoted his life to Christ and making Him known. Howard served as pastor of multiple churches in Missouri and Ohio including Marshfield, Missouri, Grandview, Missouri, and Moberly, Missouri. He served 21 years in ministry to North Park Baptist Church in Moberly, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Sharon K (Fitzpatrick) Smith, his sons Brandon (Joanna), Nathan (Jenni), grandchildren Makenzie (Stephen), Madison (Daniel), Ashlyn and Aaron and two great grandchildren Paisley and Lainey.
Services will be at Paradise Outfitter Ministries, Oak Grove, Missouri, Saturday December 2, 2023. Visitation 10am, Service 11am. Service is casual. Boots and hats are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Paradise Outfitter Ministries, Oak Grove, Missouri where Howard attended the past three years, and both of his sons serve as pastors.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441