Jack Alexander Smith passed away from natural causes on May 11th, 2022, surrounded by family at his home in Salina. Jack was born on October 20, 1929, to Wilbur Earl Smith and Emma (Thompson) Smith in Mankato, KS. Jack graduated from Mankato High School after which he joined the Army and served with the 196th Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War. He was also in the National Guard and was active in the VFW for many years.
Jack moved to Salina in 1962 and married Beverly Jean Bishop in 1965. Jack worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his whole life and made many trips to South Dakota and Canada in pursuit of these interest. In his retirement he restored an antique 1952 M38 A1 Army jeep which he drove in parades and around the neighborhood. He also went on many trips with his wife and travelled all over the United States. Jack volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the First Christian Church.
He enjoyed being outside, working in his yard, taking walks, and working out at the YMCA. He never met a person he did not like and very rarely had anything negative to say. He believed in getting up early and was always willing to lend a hand or help a neighbor, friend, or stranger.
Jack is survived by his two sons, Jeffrey Alan Smith and Matthew Lynn Smith; his four grandchildren. He also is survived by his three nieces.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Earl, and Emma Smith. His sisters; Wilma Andrews, Dorothy McCullough, and Elizabeth Reece and his two nephews Marvin Andrews, Billy Andrews, and niece Mary Jane Mohler.
A memorial service for Jack and Beverly will be held at Ryan Mortuary on Friday August 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the VFW Honor Flight.
Jack moved to Salina in 1962 and married Beverly Jean Bishop in 1965. Jack worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his whole life and made many trips to South Dakota and Canada in pursuit of these interest. In his retirement he restored an antique 1952 M38 A1 Army jeep which he drove in parades and around the neighborhood. He also went on many trips with his wife and travelled all over the United States. Jack volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the First Christian Church.
He enjoyed being outside, working in his yard, taking walks, and working out at the YMCA. He never met a person he did not like and very rarely had anything negative to say. He believed in getting up early and was always willing to lend a hand or help a neighbor, friend, or stranger.
Jack is survived by his two sons, Jeffrey Alan Smith and Matthew Lynn Smith; his four grandchildren. He also is survived by his three nieces.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Earl, and Emma Smith. His sisters; Wilma Andrews, Dorothy McCullough, and Elizabeth Reece and his two nephews Marvin Andrews, Billy Andrews, and niece Mary Jane Mohler.
A memorial service for Jack and Beverly will be held at Ryan Mortuary on Friday August 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the VFW Honor Flight.
Jack Alexander Smith passed away from natural causes on May 11th, 2022, surrounded by family at his home in Salina. Jack was born on October 20, 1929, to Wilbur Earl Smith and Emma (Thompson) Smith in Mankato, KS. Jack graduated from Mankato High School after which he joined the Army and served with the 196th Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War. He was also in the National Guard and was active in the VFW for many years.
Jack moved to Salina in 1962 and married Beverly Jean Bishop in 1965. Jack worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his whole life and made many trips to South Dakota and Canada in pursuit of these interest. In his retirement he restored an antique 1952 M38 A1 Army jeep which he drove in parades and around the neighborhood. He also went on many trips with his wife and travelled all over the United States. Jack volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the First Christian Church.
He enjoyed being outside, working in his yard, taking walks, and working out at the YMCA. He never met a person he did not like and very rarely had anything negative to say. He believed in getting up early and was always willing to lend a hand or help a neighbor, friend, or stranger.
Jack is survived by his two sons, Jeffrey Alan Smith and Matthew Lynn Smith; his four grandchildren. He also is survived by his three nieces.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Earl, and Emma Smith. His sisters; Wilma Andrews, Dorothy McCullough, and Elizabeth Reece and his two nephews Marvin Andrews, Billy Andrews, and niece Mary Jane Mohler.
A memorial service for Jack and Beverly will be held at Ryan Mortuary on Friday August 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the VFW Honor Flight.
Jack moved to Salina in 1962 and married Beverly Jean Bishop in 1965. Jack worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his whole life and made many trips to South Dakota and Canada in pursuit of these interest. In his retirement he restored an antique 1952 M38 A1 Army jeep which he drove in parades and around the neighborhood. He also went on many trips with his wife and travelled all over the United States. Jack volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the First Christian Church.
He enjoyed being outside, working in his yard, taking walks, and working out at the YMCA. He never met a person he did not like and very rarely had anything negative to say. He believed in getting up early and was always willing to lend a hand or help a neighbor, friend, or stranger.
Jack is survived by his two sons, Jeffrey Alan Smith and Matthew Lynn Smith; his four grandchildren. He also is survived by his three nieces.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Earl, and Emma Smith. His sisters; Wilma Andrews, Dorothy McCullough, and Elizabeth Reece and his two nephews Marvin Andrews, Billy Andrews, and niece Mary Jane Mohler.
A memorial service for Jack and Beverly will be held at Ryan Mortuary on Friday August 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the VFW Honor Flight.
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