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Ralph J. Smart

14 August, 1925 – 17 December, 2021
IN THE CARE OF

McGilley Antioch Chapel

Ralph J. Smart, 96, North Kansas City, MO (formerly of Rayville, MO), died December 17, 2021 at his home. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Thursday, December 23rd at Crowley Cemetery, near Rayville.

Mr. Smart was born August 14, 1925 in Rayville to Jesse and Cecil (Stone) Smart. He had lived in the Rayville area and married Aleta Trayler of Kansas City (formerly of Rayville) on April 4, 1948. Mr. Smart worked for the Kansas City Star newspaper for 27 years before his position was ended because of updated technology. He then worked for building maintenance in a downtown Kansas City office building until retiring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Aleta; one sister, Joan Brown-O'Dell and infant brother, Ray Donald Smart and infant sister, Norma Joyce Smart.

Survivors include his daughter, April (Kevin) Boyer, Kansas City North; two grandchildren, Jeremy (Jennifer) Boyer, Kansas City North, and Holli (Nick) Stevens, Perkins, OK; and four great-grandchildren.

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FAMILY

Jesse SmartFather (deceased)

Cecil (Stone) SmartMother (deceased)

Aleta (Trayler) SmartWife (deceased)

Joan Brown-O'DellSister (deceased)

Ray Donald SmartInfant Brother (deceased)

Norma Joyce SmartInfant Sister (deceased)

April Boyer (Kevin)Daughter

Jeremy Boyer (Jennifer)Grandson

Holli Stevens (Nick)Granddaughter

Four Great-Grandchildren

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