Wesley “Wes” Smith

Norwood, Missouri

Wesley Emmitt Smith, 66 years, 8 months, 5 days old, passed away on May 2, 2026, at his home with all his loving family by his side.

Wes was born August 27, 1959, in John Day, Oregon, to Charles E. and Joyce (Shelton) Smith.

Wes grew up in Douglas County and attended Skyline and Ava High School.

On June 15, 1984, Wes and Patricia “Kim” Hathcock were united in marriage in Ozark, Missouri. Together they raised three amazing daughters, Jessica Puangnak, Jennifer, and Charlee.

Wes worked at Skyline and Norwood Schools in the Maintenance Department and he retired in 2019.

He always loved living in the country and enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming, and going to Champion for the daily dose of gossip.

He and Pat attended Destination Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Joyce (Shelton) Smith; his in-laws, Martin and Mary Ann (Hartley) Hathcock; one brother, Emmitt, and one sister, Faye (Smith) Swofford.

Wes is survived by his wife, Pat; three daughters, Jessica (Puangnak) and Shawn Glossip, Jennifer (Smith) and Mat Beck, and Charlee and Nakita Smith; grandchildren, Zoey (Glossip) and Brady House, Curtis Zayne Glossip, Emma Grace, Westin, Miles Potter, and Maddax Beck; siblings, Kay (Smith) and John Weisbrod, and brother-in-law, Rolla Swofford;:numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and many special friends including Jack Coonts and Claude Robertson.

Funeral services for Wes will be Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, Missouri, with burial following in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service at 2:00 P.M. Officiating will be Pastor James Hathcock. Memorials may be made to New Hope Cemetery.