Everett Red

Smith

Everett "Red" Smith 74, of Southwest City, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home after a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer, with his wife of forty-four years at his side.

Everett "Red" Smith served four years in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam.  He was a machinist, mechanic and truck driver, retiring from Tyson Foods.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harley Smith, mother Nancy Lancaster and step-father, Claude Lancaster.

Everett is survived by his wife Jody of the home; sons, Everett Jr. (Cheri) of Baltimore, MD and Christopher Smith (Jennifer) of Norman, OK; Stephen Smith of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren, Aidan, Teagan, Noam, Leighanna, Leighton, and Elora; two younger brothers Larry Smith (Rebecca) of Tulsa, OK and Mark Smith (Debbie) of Rogers, AR; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

At his request no formal services will be held at this time.  A private family gathering with be held at a later date.

In memory of Everett, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Hospital (https://www.stjude.org) or Wounded Warriors (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org)