It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irwin 'Huck' Smith, who passed away April 26, 2025. He was born in Graham County, Kansas, where he resided for most of his life.
He is survived by his wife Shirley, daughters: Troy Kennington (Randy) of Texarkana, Arkansas, Sandy Morris (Jeff) of Denver, Colorado, Teri Auck (Gus) of Texarkana, Arkansas, and son Dwayne “Bud” of Norton; along with seven grandchildren, 19 great-great grandchildren, and two great-great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie and Lee, brother Galen, sister Devera, daughter Jolene, and sons Tim and Jerry.
Huck was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1949-1952 serving in the Korean War as an airplane mechanic, stationed in Puerto Rico. He also served in the Army National Guard Reserve until 1958. Huck was always busy helping a friend or making something amazing in his woodworking trailer. He loved to read historical fiction and Louis L'Amour novels, fish with his wife, hunt, watch westerns, and garden. Most of all, he cherished his family.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas at 2:30 p.m. A luncheon will be held at the Graham County Involvement Center, 700 West Main, Hill City, Kansas following the service.