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Kirkland Smith

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Kirkland Smith obituary, 1955-2019, Lawrence, KS

BORN

1955

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Warren-McElwain Mortuary Lawrence Chapel

120 West 13th

Lawrence, Kansas

Kirkland Smith Obituary

Kirkland "Kirk" George Smith, 64, Perry, went home to be with the Lord following a heart attack on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Kirk was born on January 14, 1955, in Salina, KS, the son of Lewis Arthur and Arlene June (Emrich) Smith. He married Raylene Joy Longenecker on August 15, 1975 in Salina, KS.

He graduated from Longford Highschool in 1973, and from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, MO in 1978, and completed a Pastor's Refresher course at Hyles-Anderson College in Hammond, IN in 1983.

Kirkland pastored a church near Nevada, Missouri in 1978. From 1979 to 1982, he pastored Baptist churches in Goodland and in Hiawatha, KS. In 1983, he started Victory Baptist in Lawrence, KS.

From 1986 to present he was a self-employed remodeling contractor and handyman. He also farmed in Ottawa in 1990-2017. He has been a faithful member and deacon of Heritage Baptist Church in Lawrence, KS for the past 25 years.

Loved ones remaining include his wife, Raylene of the home, and his ten children, Joy Smith, Perry, KS, Sarah Smith, Lawrence, KS, Barnabas Smith, (Ashlie), Perry, KS, Faith Painter (Jonathan), Lincoln, NE, Delight Diehl (David), Panama City, Panama, Benjamin Smith (Lindsay), Uganda, Africa, Samuel Smith (Katie), Ottawa, KS, David Smith, (Katy Jo), Perry, KS, Melody Lynch (Daniel), Collinsville, IL, Royal Smith (Ana), Lawrence, KS; 25 grandchildren; a sister, Maxine Thorne (Gary), and brother, Timothy Smith.

The family will greet friends from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Heritage Baptist Church in Lawrence, KS. A graveside service will follow at Rosehill Cemetery, Perry, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heritage Baptist Church for church land for missionary work in Uganda, Africa, and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 6, 2019.
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I am sorry for the loss of your loved one, Kirkland. May the God of peace and comfort strengthen the family during this most difficult time.

December 18, 2019

So sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers.

Rachel Hunter

December 9, 2019

To Mrs. Smith and the Smith Family

My brother Caleb and I knew Bro. Smith when we were in college there at Heritage Baptist Church in Lawrence KS. We wanted to express how sorry we are about your all loss. Bro. Smith and your family were such a blessing to us when we were in college. We know we'll see him again some day in Heaven.

God Bless You All
Bethany & Caleb Smith
1Thess 4:13-18

Bethany Smith

December 7, 2019

I knew Kirkland Smith to be a kind, faithful man who led his household well and loved and followed Jesus.
Thankful for the hope of meeting again in Heaven some day, through the forgiveness offered by Jesus Christ dying in our place.
My sympathies to and prayers for all his loved ones.

Samer Adra

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December 5, 2019

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Dec

10

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Heritage Baptist Church

Lawrence, KS

Dec

10

Graveside service

Rosehill Cemetery

Perry, KS

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary Lawrence Chapel

120 West 13th, Lawrence, KS 66044

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