Smith, Terry L. 1958-2025 Union Star, Mo.

UNION STAR, Mo. – Terry Lee Smith, 66, of Union Star, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in a St. Joseph hospital. He was born Nov. 14, 1958, in Rushville, Missouri, son of the late Deana and Francis Smith. He married Valerie Smith on Nov. 20, 1976, and she survives of the home.

He worked as a roofer in the construction industry. Terry was a man that loved working on projects, and helping other family and friends with their projects. He enjoyed home improvement and staying busy all the time. He also enjoyed Nascar.

Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Deana Ruth Trant; father, Francis O’Neal Smith; son, Jacob L. Smith; brother, Robert Smith; and sister, Joyce Taylor.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie, of the home; two sons, Jason (Shannon) Smith, of St. Joseph, and Joshuah Smith (Daniel Hernandez); brother, Richard Smith, St. Joseph; twin brother, Gary Smith, Rushville, Missouri; two grandchildren, Preston Smith and Mackenzie Smith; three great-grandchildren, Angel, Alex, and Gabriel.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at the Rupp Funeral Home. He has been cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.

Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.