Leroy "Sonny" Smith, 65, of Scott City, died Saturday, July 12, 2002, at his home.
He was born Sept. 24, 1937, in Cape Girardeau, son of Bernie and Gladys "Opal" King Cassout. He and Carolyn Sue Schoen were married Sept. 7, 1963, in Scott City.
He was a welder and operator for West Lake Quarry. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church and Laborers Local 1104.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Kimberley Ashworth and Barbara Smith of Scott City; two brothers, Kenneth and Jay Cassout of Scott City; a sister, Murline Reed of Scott City; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel, with the Rev. Randy Morse officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Memorial Cemetery in Scott City.
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