Ronald Smith

HIRAM, Mo. -- Ronald Carlos Smith, 77, of Hiram died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, at the home of a sister in Texas.

He was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Gates Mills, Wis., son of Vincent and Fern Childs Smith.

Smith was a livestock farmer.

He served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include four brothers, Douglas Smith of Jackson, Roger Smith of Hiram, Gregory Smith of Florida, Gordon Smith of Perryville, Mo.; and a sister, Valois Bingham of Euless, Texas.

Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Baker Cemetery in Marble Hill, Mo.

Hutchings Funeral Chapel in Marble Hill is in charge of arrangements.