Eldon Harold Smith

Eldon Harold Smith

Eldon Harold Smith, 80, died Monday (June 11, 2007) at Newton Medical Center. He was born on April 4, 1927, in Wichita to David Franklin and Anna Elizabeth (Krauss) Smith. They preceded him in death. On June 19, 1951, he married Arlene Mae Wilson in Bentley. She preceded him in death on March 31, 2006. He was a farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He was a member of the American Society of Barbershop Singing, and was a lover of classical music. Survivors include two sister-in-laws, Marjorie Will of Halstead; and Shirley Sheffler of Sedgwick.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kaufman Funeral Home with family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Cremation will follow visitation.

Memorials may be made to HospiceCare of Kansas or Friends of Felines, both in care of the funeral home.