Robert “Smitty” Smith, age 72, passed away at his home near Ransom, Kansas on March 11, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 28, 1942 in Ransom the son of Wilbur and Lova Pearl (Boone) Smith.

He was a Vietnam Veteran serving as a Sargent in the United States Army. He is a member of both the Arnold and Ransom United Methodist Churches.

He is survived by his dedicated wife of 25 years, Karri; loving son, Cody and his wife Cortney; two granddaughters, McKenna and Mila all of Ransom; step-daughter, Erin Tillitson; step grandchildren, Riley Jayme and Mackenzy all of Hays.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Ransom United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Ransom Cemetery for immediate family members only.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38015.