Allan “Skeet” Smith
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Funeral services for Allan “Skeet” Louis Smith, 78, Owasso, OK formerly of Lawrence will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary with Rev. Eleanor McCormick presiding. Entombment will follow at Memorial Park Columbarium. Mr. Smith died Friday, January 15, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS. After a long illness.
He was born January 9, 1938 in Topeka the son of Allan “Bill” and Mary E. (Henneberg) Smith.
He graduated from Highland Park High School and attended Washburn University.
He served in the United States Naval Reserves; as Chairman of Rural Water District #4, Topeka. He served on the Shawnee County Regional Planning Commission; as President of the Kansas Limestone Association; on the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
He was a member of Kappa Sigma Social Fraternity and was the 1974 Kansas Bowling Association singles champion.
He was the former business manager for the N.R. Hamm Companies of Perry until his retirement in 1990.
He married his wife Virginia in 1977, she survives. Other survivors include one sister, Velora Fasching, Lawrence; three daughters, Kathi Smith, Topeka, KS, Susan Allen, and husband, Jay, Wichita, KS, Shellie Bhinhar and husband, Harpreet, Tulsa, OK; one son, Terry Copp and wife, Linda, Sunny Hills, FL; six grandchildren, Ryan Smith and wife, Jenny, Topeka, KS; Mya and Jaden Bhinhar, Tulsa, Connor and Haley Allen, Wichita, Kricia and Matthew Morris, Leesburg, GA; four great grandchildren, Cooper and Layne, Topeka, Warren and Dillon, Leesburg, GA.
The family will receive friends at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence from 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday January 19th.
Memorials may be made in his name to Juvenile Diabetes and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Our prayers to Virginia and the family. Skeet was one of the kindest people I know and he will be greatly missed. Heaven gained another angel.
Our prayers to Virgina and family. Skeet was one of a kind. I know he will be greatly missed.
Prayers to all of his family.
Skeet was never far from our hearts and thoughts.
His Godly outlook and his enthusiasm for people and life will leave us with fond memories!
Bob and Janet Bauman
We are so sorry for your GREAT loss. Skeet was one of the kindest and wittiest people we have ever known. He was a great source of inspiration to us all. He was a gentleman, full of integrity who loved God and family and welcomed us all into the family. He will surely be missed, but his legacy will live for generations to come. He has touched us all! Our love and prayers are with all of you, through this difficult time. Jack and Anilda
You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was an amazing man!
Dear Virginia & family: Skeet was good friend and client. My thoughts and concerns are with you at this difficult time. George Catt
Allen was a pillar in our HPHS 56 class and personally in my life. Post high school always greatly enjoyed talks at class reunions. Blessed to know this man. He is missed.
I first met Skeet when I was 2 years old and his precious daughter Susan is still my best friend! They were our neighbors up the street when my family first moved to Lawrence in 1970. He was the absolute best. Prayers to the family and may peace come to you in the days ahead.
With much love,
Jill Brewer and family
MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO VIRGINIA AND FAMILY. HE WASA WONDERFUL MAN AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Deepest sympathy for all of his family who will miss him greatly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Susan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathi and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.