John M. Smith, 74, passed away peacefully at home on October 16, 2014.
John was born August 25, 1940 to William B & Elizabeth Cady Smith. He grew up in Jackson County and graduated from Raytown High School. John spent 35 years in the insurance business with National Life and Accident Insurance Co and later founded Twin Lakes Insurance Agency before retiring in 1995. An avid outdoorsman, John enjoyed many retirement days on a peaceful lake fishing, along with enjoying family and friends.
John is survived by his wife Jeanne of 53 years. Loving father to his daughter Machelle Seiler (Tim), sons Michael Smith (Tonya), Mark Smith (Karen), Monty Smith. Proud “Papa” to his 7 grandchildren, Adam & Allison Seiler, Tyler, Trevor & Tanner Smith, Kyleigh & Jaeden Smith. John is also survived by his brother Paul Smith and sister Shirley Sanders.
Visitation will be Monday, October 20, 2014 from 5-8 pm and Celebration of Life Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 10 am both at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, Lee’s Summit. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations to Lee’s Summit Social Services.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600.