Danny Ray Smith 68, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in St. Joseph, MO. He was born December 31, 1956 in Cameron, MO, son of the late Betty and Burnie Smith. He worked at Artisian Ice Company. He enjoyed mowing grass, working on small motors, spending times with his friends, and going out to breakfast, and his scratcher tickets. Danny was preceded in death by wife, Ronda Smith, his parents. Survivors include daughters, Danielle Smith, Tabatha (Matthew) Ellis, Jessia Steele, and Sabrina Kobbe, and a son, Shane Kobbe, mother of Kobbe's, Kristine Kobbe, grandchildren, Brooklynn, Daeton, Jayden, Cali, and Brielle, as well as 15 brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream; 2:00 pm, Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Rupp Funeral Home, Rev. Dave Hugger Officiating The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolence, obituary and public live stream at www.ruppfuneral.com.
