James Ed Smith passed in peace on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the age of 94. Ed was one of nine children, born on June 19, 1922 in Sedalia, MO. He was married to Joyce Walker who preceded him in death on July 4, 2004. Ed was preceded in death by daughters Linda Kay Todd and Joedda Walraven along with grandson John Smith. He is survived by daughter Dianna and her husband Jim Bicknell of Edmond, OK. Ed was blessed with 9 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. Ed will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father and grandfather, skilled gardener, devout Christian, sports enthusiast, and US Navy veteran. Funeral services will be held at Henderson Hills Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 6th at 10:30am followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.
