Monday, October 15, 2018

Obituary - Norris Smith, Sr.

Norris Smith, Sr., 59 of Butler, Missouri passed away, surrounded by family and loved ones October 10, 2018 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Graveside services will be held 3:00 pm Friday, October 19, 2018 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. 

A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday October 18, 2018 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association or to the American Lung Association. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Norris Lee Smith, Sr. was born January 18, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to Norris Alger and Mabel Irene Henry Smith.

Norris truly loved his family and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. Two things he loved the most were sports and his grandchildren. Norris spent many years at the ballfields watching his children play and continued the tradition with his grandchildren. He loved playing cards and dice while visiting his sister and brother-in-law. Norris was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and never missed a game. It could be said that some of the best moments of Norris' life were found surrounded by his family while barbecuing and watching Chiefs football. Norris loved to laugh and make people smile whether through his wisecracks or practical jokes.

Norris was preceded in death by his parents, brother Steven Cox, and niece Lacey Smith - Thomas. Norris is survived by his wife Eva Smith of the home in Butler, MO., son Norris Smith and wife Emily and family of Adrian MO., daughter Amber Cooper and husband Ryan and family of Adrian MO., son Brandon Smith and family of Butler MO., stepson John Ganfield Jr. and family of Harrisonville MO., sister Linda Roberts and husband Tommy of Butler MO., sister Debbie Miller and husband Rex of Belton MO., sister Rosalee Smith of Belton MO., along with many nieces, nephews and beloved dog Brownie.





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