William Earl Smith
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William Earl Smith, 69 of Independence MO. passed away unexpectedly on August 18th, 2022 at Research Medical Center. He was born May 28th 1953 in Osawatomie KS, the son of Evelyn Smith.
William graduated from Osawatomie High School, Class of 1972. Following graduation he spent his career as a Custodial Specialist at various hospitals and government buildings. He met and Married his sweetheart Susan Robinson in 1991. William loved being outdoors and spending time fishing. He enjoyed watching wrestling, football and basketball with his family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, having large family gatherings and cookouts. William had a great relationship with God; he loved to pray, read the bible and loved listening to Gospel music.
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his brother David Smith. Surviving in addition to his life partner Susan Robinson, are his brother Anthony Smith of Osawatomie KS; son Marcus Smith and his wife Kelsie Smith of Independence; daughter, Kristina Fugitt and her husband Tim Fugitt of Blue Springs; daughter Jennifer Baston of Grandview; son Scott Kelley and his significant other Kayla Hollandsworth of Blue Springs; 18 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5-6pm September 6th, 2022 followed by a 6pm Memorial Service at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown MO. 64133. To watch the memorial service live, click HERE.
I have known William for thirty years and I love him so much. He has always been very laid back and he enjoyed doing so many things. He especially liked the outdoors. He loved spending time with our grandchildren and.he loved the holidays. He especially l loved family gatherings. He was full of life and love. We did many Bible studies together and prayed together and enjoyed our time in church. He was a Las Vegas Raiders fan and liked the Kansas City Royals and of course, Wrestling. He will forever be in our hearts and he is missed by all who knew him. He was a very unique person. We love you, William .and miss you dearly.