Billy Joe Smith Jr.

Billy Joe Smith, Jr., 53, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, near his home, rural McPherson. Billy was a farmer and worked many years in the manufacturing industry.

Billy was born on June 8, 1965, in McPherson, KS, the son of Billy Joe, Sr. and Shirley Rose (Regier) Smith. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1983. Billy was united in marriage to Angie A. Smith on July 12, 1985, in McPherson.

Survivors include: his wife, Angie of the home; son, Wesston Smith (Amanda) of Inman, KS; daughter, Meghan Gehring (Reese) of Moundridge, KS; father, Billy Joe Smith, Sr. of McPherson, KS; three grandchildren, Presley Smith, Easton Gehring, and Brinley Smith; brother, Steven Smith (Renee) of McPherson, KS; sister, Dayna Needham (Scot) of McPherson, KS; mother-in-law, Marilyn Smith of Galva, KS; sisters-in-law, Connie Hollingsworth (Kent) of Canton, KS and Mandy Burmeister (Kurt) of Wichita, KS; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by: his mother, Shirley “Rosie” Smith; brother, Tracy Smith; son, Billy Joe Smith, III; and father-in-law, Bill Smith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, May 10, 2019, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 11, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Karen Rice Ratzlaff officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to the Billy Smith Grandchildren’s Education Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billy Joe Smith Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.