Funeral services for Leroy Eugene Smart, 60, Lawrence, will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
He was born April 12, 1954, in Lawrence, the son of Nebe B. and Betty J. Flory Smart.
Mr. Smart served in the U.S. Army and worked in maintenance at the University of Kansas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin collecting, and playing in a pool league with his family.
Survivors include a daughter, Debi Leonard and husband Steve of Oskaloosa; granddaughter, Lily Leonard of Oskaloosa; father, Nebe Smart of Lawrence; brothers, Joe Smart of Lawrence, Tom Smart of Lawrence, Randy Smart of California, Gary Smart of Topeka; sisters, Jeri Long of Lawrence, Neba Coble of Perry, Sherlina Barnes of Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Smart; mother Betty Smart; and sister, Donna Smart.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the family will receive them from 6-8 p.m. Monday.
The family suggests memorials to the Leroy Smart Memorial fund, sent in care of the funeral home.
Kody Sorry to read of the loss of your Uncle. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
I am sorry I wasnt able to be with you in your time of need just know that my thoughts and prayers are with everyone of you
during your time of sorrow Leroy was a great person he will be greatly missed may he forever rest in peace
Saddens me to hear of Leroy’s passing. A decent man, hard worker, and a patriot, who treated everyone well. There was no one I enjoyed working with more than Leroy
Many thought’s and prayers coming to the family in this time of need. I have had the privilege to work with Leroy, he was always courteous and said hello to all he came in contact with. God Bless you friend and R.I.P.
Both Jason and I send our love and prayers to all of Leroys family. He will be missed. Please know we are thinking of you all. We are so sorry.
My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family. He was a great kind man.
My thoughts and prayers for Debi and her family during such a terrible heartbreaking loss.
Where do I begin :-(. I am am so sadden by this loss this is too much to handle take it that it feels like we just lost my cousin David now my uncle Leroy. My heart hurts and I just don’t have words for all of this. I can say I will miss my uncle I’m sadden I had not seen him in years :-(. He was so loving and caring and David and Debi is his world. Now he is with the angels and The Lord has his arms wrapped around him. He is now looking over us and will always be with us the Smart family. Debi accept my condolences and I love you cousin and my heart hurts for the pain you are feeling. Just know though so far away I am here for you anything I can do. My heart is there with you again though I am so far away. Love you all with all my heart. Uncle Leroy rest in peace
so sorry for the loss of Leroy.My condolences and prayers go to the family.RIP Leroy
So sorry for your lost of a son, brother, father, and a uncle. My prayers and thoughts goes out to the whole Smart family.
so sorry for the family, Leroy drove a bus for the door to door service and loved it and the passengers loved him, miss those days and wish we had stayed in touch.
Debi, Sending my prayers and strength to you and your family during this time and the harder times that may follow. You have so many people that love you and care for you deeply…please lean on us. Smile when you can, and cry whenever you want to. Much love and hugs, Kel
I don’t even know how to begin other than to say that May God Hold You in His Loving Arms. We grew up a half a block away and I am so sorry to have lost touch with all of you. I remember Leroy as a very kind and caring and a little ornery individual. God is getting quite the man. He is very lucky to have him. May you all know peace in that he is with God now watching over all of you and he is still with you in your memories and hearts. God Bless You All
So sorry to hear of Leroy’s passing. My love to all the family, who I haven’t seen in a long time (since my last ‘Smart’ family reunion, long ago). Praying for the comfort and peace that only our Lord can give to you all. Love from his cousin Barb.
Dear family, I’m so sorry for I can not be with you all at this time. Believe I do know your pain an pray the hurt does not hold you hostage. Debbie your dad, I believe was a good man, an fair. He has always greeted me with a smile an a hug. You have a whole lot of family around you to help you through this, an never hesitate to call on them when the pain gets to unbearable. To the rest of the family keep in mind the happy, crazy times spent with Leroy. He will now watch over us an keep us safe. Love to all of you.
Your cousin Beth
Ps. Watch for a card I’m sending to the funeral home.
Lots of prayers for comfort to his large family! Leroy was one of a kind. Always such a fun loving, honest, ornery guy. Always made me feel welcome! He and my pops worked together at KU and I knew him threw pool league. So sorry for those hurting!