Kasey Smith
Kasey Lee Smith, 31, of Jarbalo, KS, passed away on the morning of Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Omaha, NE. He was born on August 24, 1989 to Dallas and Taunja Smith. He graduated high school in Washington, KS in 2008 and attended Manhattan Christian College. Kasey married his wife, Sara Smith, in June of 2011 and they shared one son, Waylon Smith, who was born in 2017.
Kasey is survived by his wife, Sara Smith, his son Waylon, his parents, Dallas and Taunja Smith, his sister Jessica Jones, two adopted sisters Lexi and Emily Smith, and his niece Ella Jones, as well as his grandparents, Jack and MaryKaye McCarty and numerous extended family members including aunts, uncles, cousins, inlaws and dear friends.
Kasey was proud to be a volunteer firefighter with the Alexandria Township Fire Department. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and most of all, spending time with his loved ones. He loved his family and friends fiercely, especially his wife and his son. Kasey’s young life was threatened by multiple struggles, but he will forever be remembered for his positive attitude and for being “Kasey Strong” through it all.
Services for Kasey were held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Tonganoxie Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the college fund that’s been set up for Waylon. Please contact either Jessica Donaldson (Sara’s sister) or Jessica Jones (Kasey’s sister) for donation instructions if interested. Jessica Jones can be reached via email at jessicarjones09@gmail.com.