Carson Smith, 86, passed away on September 30, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. Carson was born November 9, 1932 in Kansas City, MO to Carson and Grace Smith. He and his twin brother, Carlin, were the second and third sons in a family of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joyce Robinson and two brothers, James and Ronald Smith.

While growing up, Carson and his brothers spent the Summers fishing in Mexico, MO while visiting their grandmother, Mama Smith. He graduated from RT Coles High School. Carson served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. While in the service, he married Bonnie Jean Greenwood and from that union six children were born. Carson and Bonnie later divorced. He then had a daughter from a subsequent relationship. In 1989 he married Charlesetta Frazier and they remained married until Carson's passing.

Carson was a lover of sports, especially baseball. After high school he and his brothers, Carlin and Ronald (Petey) played on a local baseball team called the Bulldogs for about 6 years. They traveled to small towns on the weekends. Because of his love of the sport, he also played on several teams after serving in the Army, and later coached a local little league team also called the Bulldogs, which included his son, Carson, and nephew, Darwin Smith.

Carson was a postal retiree. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching Westerns and sports on television. He especially loved watching the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed trains. As a young father, he built a model railway station in the basement of his home. He and his young children and Carlin enjoyed spending hours operating the trains. In later years he enjoyed reading his train magazines.

He is survived by his wife, Charlesetta. Seven children and three stepchildren: Shiryl Stewart of Grandview, MO., Wanda Jones of Kansas City, MO., Bonita Smith of Greensboro, N.C., Carson M. Smith (Cynthia) of Kansas City, MO., Kathryn Veal (James) of Kansas City, MO., Lynne Smith of Silver Spring, MD., Colette Mann (Stevann) of Justin, TX., Norvell Frazier (Mahogany) of Belton, MO., Ernest Frazier (Mel) of Norfolk, VA., Cortez Mudd (Gail) of Norfolk, VA., His siblings: Carlin Smith (Dorothy) of Lee's Summit, MO., Ella Maples of Kansas City, MO., and O'Neil Smith of St. Louis, MO., Thirteen grandchildren: Melissa Bensouda of Pflugerville, TX., Abe Jones and Justen Jones both of Indianapolis, IN., Jerrod Smith (Janika) of Lee's Summit, MO., Camille Clarke (Terry) of Harker Heights, TX., Stacey Thomas (Tyesha) of Raytown, MO., Nolan Stewart of Grandview, MO., Marilyn Smith of Kansas City, MO., Erin Thomas of North Kansas City, MO., Natalie Stewart of Kansas City, MO., Lauren Mitchell (Stephen) of Olathe, KS., Adrienne Lewis (Marvin) of Lenexa, KS., Stephone Trodman (Kevin) of Kansas City, MO. Twenty-three great grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. Also, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Monday, October 7, 11:00 a.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Interment Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.