Howard Smith
Funeral services for Howard Eugene Smith, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Smith passed away at 7:10 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born August 26, 1938, at West Plains, Missouri, to Earl Smith and Lorene Burris Smith. On August 28, 1958, he was married at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Naomi Kimbrough, who he has loved and cherished for sixty-one years. Before his retirement, Mr. Smith was a truck driver. Howard loved his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids with a passion. He enjoyed going to the sale barn and talking to friends; everyone that met Howard, became friends with him. He enjoyed watching baseball games and was an avid Cardinals fan. Mr. Smith attended Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Smith, of the family home; two daughters, Mechele Duke and husband, Junior, West Plains, Missouri and Melissa Jens and husband, Steve; Hillsboro, Missouri; two grandchildren, Brandon Jens and Ryan Williams and wife, Renee; three step-grandchildren, Larry, J. B. and Jason Duke; two great-grandchildren, Haley and Keegan Williams; one sister, Mary Ann Swacker and husband, Gus, Imperial, Missouri; his dog, Yadi; and many nieces and one nephew.
His parents preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
October 22, 2019 @ 5:33 pm
Mrs. Smith, Melissa, Steve, and the Smith Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you upon the passing of Howard. He was a joy to be around and had such a friendly personality too. All of you will be in my daily prayers/thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, and support each one of you thru this difficult time. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Scott Swope
October 23, 2019 @ 8:32 pm
Naomi, Lisa(sorry, but you will always be Lisa to me), Mechele,
I wish there was something I could say that would be of comfort at this time. The truth is, I don’t have much to offer you all besides thoughts and prayers, and fond memories of Howard. When Mom told me of Howard’s passing, many memories came to mind. Growing up, I remember how close our families were and how much Howard was loved by all of us. I am sorry I can’t be there in person, but I am there in heart. I am truley sorry that Howard is gone, but I know he is in a better place and he will always be with us in our hearts and minds.
Love You All,
Scott
George and Barbara Reinholdt
October 24, 2019 @ 1:42 am
Naomi and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this time and give you His peace.
Sue Cook
October 24, 2019 @ 2:58 pm
Naomi I love you
I will be praying as you are working through your grief
Johnnie and Carl Deidiker
October 25, 2019 @ 10:27 am
Our sympathy to you and the family. May all the great memories with Howard comfort you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.