Paul Smith

Paul Douglas Smith, 62, of Independence, MO passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. He was born on April 13, 1952, a son of Paul A. Smith, who preceded him in death and Anna Shull, who survives of Sedalia.

On July 15, 2005 in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to Cathy C. Crowl, who survives of the home.

He worked for Alcan Cable for 32 years, retiring in 2008. Paul served his country honorably in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was strong in his faith, and loved the Lord with all his heart.

Besides his mother and his wife, he is survived by three children, Angie Potts and her husband Thomas of Sedalia, Charla Kay of Wichita, KS and Scott D. Smith of Sedalia; five grandsons and one granddaughter; one sister and three brothers.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville. Full military honors will be conducted at graveside.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, for Leukemia.