It is with much sadness that we announce Bryan Lynn Smith suddenly passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at his home in Smith Center, Kansas.

Bryan was born in Hill City, Kansas, on November 28, 1956, to Donald Reed and Peggy (Rust) Smith. He attended school in Hill City before moving with his family to Smith Center in 1965 and then to Colby, Kansas in 1970. After high school Bryan’s work took him to many places and he ultimately returned to Smith Center to work at Peterson’s Industries and to help with the care of his parents.
Bryan willingly shared his kind soul and warm heart with his family and friends. He never ended a visit, phone call or message without telling you how much he loved you.

Bryan was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Kelsey L. Smith, and his son, Michael Jones, brother Mitchell R. Smith (Emi) sister Cindy L. Hoffman (Tom), nephews Aaron Smith (Melissa), Christopher Smith (Jenny), Dennis Hoffman, David Hoffman, great nephews Caleb, Aidric and Owen Smith, and many relatives and friends.

Services will be held on Friday, July 7th, at 10:00 a.m., at Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary in Smith Center. Burial will be in Germantown Cemetery, Kensington, Kansas.

Memorials contributions can be made to the Bryan Smith Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the mortuary.