Obituary - "Tall" Paul Lee Smith

Funeral services for Paul Lee Smith of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.  Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.  Contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

“Tall” Paul Lee Smith, age 94 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Butler Center in Butler.  He was born February 6, 1931 to  Hiram Earl and Effie Elsie Close Smith in Butler.

Paul is survived by one sister, Helen Elliott of Marrero, Louisiana; several nephews and nieces; and special friend, Dave Williams and wife Billie of Butler, Missouri.  Paul was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter; four brothers; and four sisters.