ROY LEE SMITH

Longtime Plainville resident Roy Lee Smith passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Phillipsburg at the age of 72.

He was born on August 17, 1947 in Leavenworth to the late Bertram E. and Lora (Eskridge) Smith. He was a graduate of Andrews (TX) High School, and Toledo Butcher School. He married Patricia Burghart in Las Vegas, NV on February 15, 1977. Roy worked as a butcher all of his working career. He worked for Mr. K’s in Plainville for 37 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Burghart; parents, Bertram and Lora Smith; brother Arvis Ray Smith; sisters-in-law Fay Smith and JoAnn Burghart Smith; and nieces Trudy Smith and JoAnn Kay Smith.

Survivors include his sister, Irene Smith Russell of Morgan Mill, TX; three brothers, Leeman Smith, Eugene Smith, and Doug Smith, all of Denison, TX; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside remembrance scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020, has been postponed and will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to donor’s choice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.