(June 09, 1927 ~ December 12, 2011)
09 June 1927 - 12 December 2011
[Estimated Age at Death: 84 years, 6 months, 3 days]
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J. D. Smith, age 84, of Pierce City, MO died on Monday, December 12, 2011, at Freeman Health System West in Joplin, MO.
Mr. Smith was born in Star City, MO on Thursday, June 09, 1927.
He was the son of Thurman and Lou (Oaks) Smith.
Mr. Smith was married to Kaye Kelly on Friday, June 22, 1956, in Monett, MO.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Pierce City, Decatur Lodge #400 in Pierce City, and Abou Ben Adham Shrine Temple in Springfield, MO.
J.D. graduated from Cassville High School and received an undergraduate degree at S.M.S. in Springfield. He went on to receive his Master's degree from the University of Arkansas.
J.D. was a well known superintendent in several Southwest Missouri schools. He served in Pierce City, Southwest R-5, Exeter, Marionville, and after retiring, again served as superintendent back at Pierce City.
Surviving are the following: his wife, Kaye of the home; his daughter, Melissa Smith of Pierce City, MO; and one sister, Ruby Marbut of Springdale, AR.
The family will receive friends at the Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Thursday, December 15, 2011, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.
Services will be at the Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Friday, December 16, 2011, beginning at 11:00 AM with Rev. Darren Helms and Rev. Bob Hubbard officiating.
Burial will follow at Sparks Cemetery in Butterfield, MO.
Memorials may be made to: The Donors Choice in memory of J.D. Smith.
www.lakinfuneralhome.com
Site has photo at this time.
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Paternal grandparents:
Smith, Henry Jefferson 28457286
b. Jan. 18, 1838 d. Sep. 12, 1930
Smith, Lavina 42465431
b. Oct. 16, 1846 d. Jan. 20, 1903
Maternal grandparents:
Rama Mack Carver Oakes
b. Jan. 18, 1856 d. Jan. 26, 1944
Mary Catherine Dempsey Oakes
b. Oct. 3, 1862 d. Feb. 2, 1892
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Social Security Death Index
Name: J. D. Smith
State of Issue: Oklahoma
Date of Birth: Thursday June 09, 1927
Date of Death: Monday December 12, 2011
Est. Age at Death: 84 years, 6 months, 3 days
Confirmation: Verified
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J Smith (1927 - 2011) – Sparks Cemetery –
Suggested By: Ole Archivist #48776044, 11 March 2022.
First Name: J; Jefferson
Middle Name: D; Dorris
Nickname: Empty; J. D.
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(June 09, 1927 ~ December 12, 2011)
09 June 1927 - 12 December 2011
[Estimated Age at Death: 84 years, 6 months, 3 days]
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J. D. Smith, age 84, of Pierce City, MO died on Monday, December 12, 2011, at Freeman Health System West in Joplin, MO.
Mr. Smith was born in Star City, MO on Thursday, June 09, 1927.
He was the son of Thurman and Lou (Oaks) Smith.
Mr. Smith was married to Kaye Kelly on Friday, June 22, 1956, in Monett, MO.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Pierce City, Decatur Lodge #400 in Pierce City, and Abou Ben Adham Shrine Temple in Springfield, MO.
J.D. graduated from Cassville High School and received an undergraduate degree at S.M.S. in Springfield. He went on to receive his Master's degree from the University of Arkansas.
J.D. was a well known superintendent in several Southwest Missouri schools. He served in Pierce City, Southwest R-5, Exeter, Marionville, and after retiring, again served as superintendent back at Pierce City.
Surviving are the following: his wife, Kaye of the home; his daughter, Melissa Smith of Pierce City, MO; and one sister, Ruby Marbut of Springdale, AR.
The family will receive friends at the Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Thursday, December 15, 2011, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.
Services will be at the Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Friday, December 16, 2011, beginning at 11:00 AM with Rev. Darren Helms and Rev. Bob Hubbard officiating.
Burial will follow at Sparks Cemetery in Butterfield, MO.
Memorials may be made to: The Donors Choice in memory of J.D. Smith.
www.lakinfuneralhome.com
Site has photo at this time.
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Paternal grandparents:
Smith, Henry Jefferson 28457286
b. Jan. 18, 1838 d. Sep. 12, 1930
Smith, Lavina 42465431
b. Oct. 16, 1846 d. Jan. 20, 1903
Maternal grandparents:
Rama Mack Carver Oakes
b. Jan. 18, 1856 d. Jan. 26, 1944
Mary Catherine Dempsey Oakes
b. Oct. 3, 1862 d. Feb. 2, 1892
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Social Security Death Index
Name: J. D. Smith
State of Issue: Oklahoma
Date of Birth: Thursday June 09, 1927
Date of Death: Monday December 12, 2011
Est. Age at Death: 84 years, 6 months, 3 days
Confirmation: Verified
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*~*
J Smith (1927 - 2011) – Sparks Cemetery –
Suggested By: Ole Archivist #48776044, 11 March 2022.
First Name: J; Jefferson
Middle Name: D; Dorris
Nickname: Empty; J. D.
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