Funeral services for Verle Calvin Smith Jr. 53, Lawrence, will be 11am, Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. A visitation will be 6-7 pm, Tuesday.
Verle passed away at his home December 2, 2022, due to a recent illness.
Verle was born August 7, 1969, in Lawrence, Kansas. He attended Lawrence Public Schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1988.
He was employed by Berry Plastics for 30 years. Later at Amarr Garage Doors and most recently at Walmart South.
Verle enjoyed all family dinners and all sports. He was an avid chiefs fan and a season ticket holder for 17 years. He loved dearly his beloved dog Gizmo.
Verle will be greatly missed by all his family who loved him dearly.
He is survived by his parents Verle C. Sr. and Karen L Smith, sisters Samantha Bender, Nicole Blevins, Brianne Kellerman and many nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services will happen at a later date.
Verle’s family would like to thank Lawrence Memorial Hospital ICU and all staff for his recent stay at LMH Health.
In leu of flowers, donations may be made to LMH Health or Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Karen, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs. My thoughts are with you and your family.
so sorry for you loss my thoughts and prayers are with you Verle, Karen and family –
Verle and Karen, so sorry to learn of your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My prayers are with your family
We are very saddened to hear about Verle Jr. Our sincere condolences.
So sorry for you and families verle great guy never forget him from packers not berry
Karen
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Praying that God will grant you strength to get through this rough time in your life.
My sincere condolences to your family.
Your in our prayers Gary and Gwen.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember him always being at the Hummers softball games. Praying for you all.
Saying prayers for you Karen and Verle – plus all the family!
So sorry to learn of your loss. Sending prayers to your family.
My heart aches and my prayers go to Verle’s family. Such a great friend he will be missed
Sorry for your loss. Sending Prayers and Hugs
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Family dinners want be the same without Verle. He will be missed by his family and friends. Prayers out to his family.
Verle will always be special to all his family, relatives and friends. He was a great guy. Will always miss him.
Karen, Verl and family, Prayers and Hugs are sent your way.
Prayers for your family.
My heart is breaking for your family. Sending hugs and prayers.