Rodney Wayne Smith, 69, passed away at his home on February 2, 2020. He was born on March 7, 1950, at Hoisington to Ivan and Myra (Carlisle) Smith. 

A lifetime Barton county resident, Rodney lived in Great Bend. He was a truck driver for Air Co and most recently Groendyke. He loved hunting, fishing, and the peaceful solitude that his profession offered.  

Survivors include, a son, Ryan Smith of Topeka; three daughters, Rachael Colby and husband Harold of Franklin, Neb., Jennifer Vratil and husband Jay of Great Bend, and Annika Smith of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren, Trenton Colby, Kendall Colby, Taylor Vratil, Brooke Vratil, Braden Vratil, Kade Vratil, Rylee Smith, and Ryan Smith, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Janice Dyer, infant Karen Smith, and Tacy Smith. 

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Joiner presiding. Memorials are suggested to the Rodney Smith Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

Funeral arrangements provided  by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, Kansas 67530 

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 5, 2020