Ramon Royce Smith, 83, of Olathe, KS passed away at home on July 6, 2011. Ramon was born February 25th, 1928 in Joplin, MO to Earl and Laura (Stinnett) Smith. He was raised in Joplin, MO until a job took him to Western Kansas where he met Lucinda (Cindy) Koehn. Ramon married Cindy on July 25th, 1954 in Montezuma, KS and they later moved to Olathe, KS where they raised their family.
Ramon became a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #61 for over 50 years, retiring in 2003. He enjoyed the construction business and became a true craftsman in his field. He was passionate about feeding his birds, working in the yard and loved the outdoors. Ramon was a member of the First Christian Church in Olathe.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy, of 56 years, daughters Debra Brown and husband Paul of Overland Park, KS, Denise Rhoads of Overland Park, KS, and son Mark Smith and wife Roberta of Spring Hill, KS, six grandchildren, David Brown of Portland, OR, Benjamin Brown of Lawrence, KS, Jacob Brown of Sherman Oaks, CA, Peter Brown of St. Charles, MO, Amanda (Smith) McDonald and husband Ryan of Wamego, KS, and Dustin Smith of Spring Hill, KS. Ramon had two brothers, Richard and Barbara Smith, Robert and Cindi Smith, both of Joplin, MO. Ramon was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Kevin Rhoads. Ramon will be lovingly remembered as the big man with a big heart and the simple way he lived his life. May he rest in peace.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 9th at the First Christian Church, 200 E. Loula, Olathe, KS, and reception at the church to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the First Christian Church’s Abiding Memorial Fund, 200 E. Loula, Olathe, KS 66061.
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