Edward (Eddie) D. Smith, 78, Faucett, Missouri; passed away peacefully Friday,March 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Eddie was born on March 3, 1947 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late James andJune (Rogers) Smith. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School.
Mr. Smith worked as a production manager for the St. Joseph News-Press forforty-eight years, retiring in 2012.Eddie was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid sports fan, he enjoyed playing golfand cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs.Eddie married Caroline Slaybaugh on October 5, 1994. She preceded him indeath.In addition to his wife, Caroline, and parents, Eddie was also preceded in death byhis brother, Dennis Ryder and previous wife, Middy (Ball) Refshauge.
Eddie is survived by his five children, Trish (Larry) Kinion, Eddie Smith, Amy (Jack)West, Amanda (John) Cook and Cory (Tiffany) Smith; grandchidlren, Chelsi (Darin)Dudley, Cheyanne Magers, Chelsey Kinion, Casey Kinion, Josh Smith, StephanieMatukewicz, Bradley Smith, Caitlynn Smith, Anthony (Nicole) Perkins, Marissa(Kylie) Carey, Zayne Cook, Logan Cook, Gavin Cook, Cayden Smith, Alex Smith,Daniel Slaybaugh, Jaelyn Slaybaugh and twenty-two great-grandchildren; bonuschildren, Vonda (Mark) Edwards, Scott (Ann) Slaybaugh, Lisa Slaybaugh; sister,Connie (David) Browning and several nieces and nephews, former wife, Linda(Frye) Welch and dear friend, Carol Martinez.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM with Funeral Service to followbeginning at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 3 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel with cremation to follow.
A Private Family Inurnment will be held at Faucett Cemetery at a later date.
