Homer Gene Smith, age 62, of Manhattan, died April 26, 2024, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
He was born June 20, 1961, in Manhattan, the son of William L. “Billy” and Margarete (Ruhmann) Smith.
Homer attended Manhattan Public Schools.
He worked for the City of Manhattan in the Forestry Department for 17 years, worked construction in Alaska for 6 months prior to returning to Manhattan and worked for BHS Construction for 23 years as their Shop Foreman.
Homer enjoyed riding dune buggies, wood working, was in a bowling league for many years and participated in Nationals in Reno, NV, working with his hands and helping others. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with them.
On May 24, 1991, in Manhattan, he was married to Debrah Chapman. Debrah survives of the home. Additional survivors include four children: Jesse Ray Smith of Hutchinson, KS, Amy Haselhorst (Nate) of Wamego, Kristy Stadler (Nate Severson) of St. George, and Joseph Stadler of Scottsdale, AZ; seven grandchildren: Jasmine, Logan, Hadley, Alyssa, Sophia, Emlyn and Maverik; six siblings: Monica Houston (Billy) of Hutchinson, George Smith of Manhattan, John Smith (Connie) of Manhattan, Terry Smith (Debbie) of Manhattan, Rosalie Lyttle (Jon) of Marshall, IL, and Denis Smith of Manhattan; and a large and loving extended family.
Homer was preceded in death by his parents, one brother William, and one niece Amanda Mesa.
Cremation is planned with memorial services to be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8th, in the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Chuck Asbury officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Fund at the Kansas State University Foundation. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.