Willie Smith Jr Obituary

Age

September 12, 2023

Kansas City, MO

Willie D. Smith, funeral services will be held Monday, September 18, 2023, 10am at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery, LVNKS. Visitation will from 9am-10am at the church. Services conducted by Watkins Heritage Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.

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