DORRIS DWAIN "DOC" SMITH, SR.

Dorris Dwain "Doc" Smith, Sr., 82, of Richmond, MO entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Dorris was born on February 5, 1935 in Rayville, MO to Charles Byron and Ina Glen (Hedrick) Smith. He was preceded in death by both parents and his beloved wife, Nancy of 48 years.

Survivors include; his wife, Patricia Smith of Richmond; brother and sister-in-law, Maurice and Shirley Smith of Millville, MO; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Dorris Jr., and Patti Smith of Camden, MO, Greg and Shelly Smith of Richmond and Jeff and Vickie Smith of Hardin, MO; two daughters and son-in-law, Yvonne Smith of Richmond, and Debbie and Darrell Adkins of Rayville, MO; 8 grandchildren, Ashley and Drew Taylor, Lindsey and Garrett Cronlund, Jeffery Jr., Joshua, Matthew, Molly, Miranda and Brittney Smith; two step-daughters, Teresea and Paul Simpson of Merriam, KS and Melody and Charles Geddes of Kansas City, MO; 6 step- grandchildren, Preston and Desiree Simpson and Andrew, Kelsey, Shannon and Mariah Geddes.

Dorris grew up in and lived around Richmond all of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School. He was well known in the community as was his friendliness and his sense of humor. Dorris participated in the Naval Reserves located in Kansas. He was a welder for Standard Steel, Columbia Steel and Contractors Supply where he worked with his two sons, Jeffery and Greg before he retired.  It was there that he was given the name "Doc" because of his reputation of being able to weld and stitch almost anything together. He also did various welding jobs for farmers and those needing welding done in the Richmond area. He also delivered pharmaceutical supplies for C&C Discount Drug and Economy Drug in Richmond. Doc was always busy and believed in being productive. Dorris and his wife, Nancy enjoyed traveling with their family. Doc especially enjoyed hunting with his boys and fishing with Nancy.

Doc's faith in Christ has been a very important part of his life. He was an active member and Deacon of the Hardin Baptist Church, a member of the Mt. Calvary, and attended the First Baptist Church in Richmond. In 2002 Dorris married Patricia Morris of Richmond, MO. They enjoyed traveling; one of their favorite trips was a cruise they took shortly after they were married. Dorris and Patricia enjoyed visiting, along with playing cards and various games with family and friends. They also really enjoyed going to gospel music jams.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond First Baptist Church.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Sunday, March 18, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will be in the Cravens Cemetery near Camden, MO following the services. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com