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Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Ronald Lee Smith passed away on
February 10th, 2023, of causes that are still yet
unknown. He was 79 years old.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry
& Bennett Funeral Home.
Born to Ira and Nelly Smith on May 25th, 1943, he
was one of 13 children, of which three remain. His
living relatives are furthermore listed: Marshall
Smith of Kentucky, Mary Francis, and Ruby Sue of New
Mexico. Ronald Dean Smith Jr. and Jeanette Snyder of
Chicago and Michelle C. Dinsmor of Junction City,
Oregon, are his only living children.
His longtime, loving companion, best friend, and
love of his life, Rosemary Saint, also survived him
and will be holding a celebration of life to be
announced at a later date. Together, they enjoyed
travel, music, entertaining, and being surrounded by
friends and family.
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A veteran of the Air Force and simultaneously a tunnel rat in
Vietnam, he proudly served his country when he was called and survived 6 months
as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. For this service his nation thanks him.
Ronald Lee Smith was an important person in the lives of many, especially those
that called him dad, grandpa, and friend. He was loyal and could always be
relied on when support and advice were necessary. He would never stay away from
the truth, and always spoke precisely. He will be dearly missed and all who
remember him will certainly continue to do so eternally, and may God rest his
soul.
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