SMITH, Rodney Wayne "Rod" - b. April 16, 1947 - d. May 11, 2013

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Rodney Wayne "Rod" Smith, age 66, a resident of Moline, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the St. Francis Harry Hynes Hospice Center in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born on April 16, 1947 in  El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Frank and Luella (Long) Smith.

Rod married Betty Lee Redd on September 20, 1987 in Moline, Kansas.  For many years, he worked as an electrician.  Most recently he worked for the Elk County Road Maintenance Department.  Rod was an avid flyer of radio controlled aircraft.  He enjoyed target shooting, fishing, watching his grandkids play sports, and playing with his dog, Buddy.

Rod is survived by his wife, Betty Smith of Moline, Kansas; his mother, Luella Smith of El Dorado, Kansas; 2 sons, Corey Smith of Campobello, South Carolina and Casey Smith of Severy, Kansas; 1 stepson, Steve Terry of Tempe, Arizona; 2 stepdaughters, Judy Bloom of San Francisco, California and Sandra Trujillo of Phoenix, Arizona; 1 sister, Marsha Baird of Potwin, Kansas; 5 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Olin Smith.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  Memorial service will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Robin Haines officiating.  Family suggests memorials to the Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left with the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)