Smith Randolph Cato

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Smith R. Cato. 94, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2020 with family at his side.

The youngest of 12 children, he was born in Vernon, OK to John B. and Mary L. Cato - all of whom preceded him in death.  Additionally, Smith was predeceased by a daughter, Donna Cato-McCallop, and an infant son.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in his early youth.  Smith was a member of St. James United Methodist Church for nearly 50 years, where he served on the usher board.

A veteran of the US Army, he served in New Guinea post World War II.  Smith was a member of UAW-Local 31, was an avid outdoorsman, and especially enjoyed gardening and fishing.  He entertained family and friends with his sense of humor and stories of his youth.  Smith provided sage advice on many aspects of life, even the more minute yet still helpful details from car maintenance to lawn care to growing the sweetest tomatoes.

He was married to Bobbie Cato for 34 years.  To this union, four children were born.  Smith leaves to cherish his memory:  daughters, Veronica Franks of Kansas City; Mary Adams of Clermont, FL; and Krystal Washington of Kansas City; son, LeManuel Cato of the United Kingdom; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be 10AM, with services at 11AM on Saturday, October 3, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty MO; internment at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

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Visitation: 10-11AM, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, Missouri

Funeral Services: 11:AM, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, Missouri

Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri