Al proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty years. During his time in the service Al was stationed at many locations including Lackland A.F.B. in San Antonio, Texas; Olathe, Kansas; Ardmore, Oklahoma; Wichita Falls, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Illinois; Adair Air Force Station Corvallis, Oregon; Edwards A.F.B. California and overseas he was stationed in Japan, Korea, Philippines, Turkey, Vietnam and Germany. Al received several medals and honors for his service before retiring in January, 1971.
Al married Oleta F. Boyer July 3, 1958. They had one son, Andrew Smith. Following his retirement from the Air Force in 1971 Al worked as a locksmith for Kenton Brothers and had his own company “Al’s Lock Service” for several years. He also worked at a few bowling allies and was employed by O’Reilley Auto Parts for twenty years.
Al is preceded in death by his parents and brother Forrest Smith. He is survived by his wife Oleta and son Andrew; grandchildren Jamie Casper, Dakota Smith, Zachary Smith and Colton Smith; great-grandchildren Jaylee Swanson and Jaxton Mutter; half-sisters Jeana Schmitz and Joann Funk and several nieces and nephews.
Al will be buried in the Missouri Veterans’ Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri with military honors.
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