Jack Donald Smotherman

Jack Donald Smotherman, age 63, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his home in Hays. He was born July 15, 1954 in Lebanon, Tennessee to Ralph Woodrow and Lassie M. (Lawless) Smotherman. He married Cheryl (Brown) July 25, 1985 in Topeka, Kansas.

He had worked as an Aircraft Mechanic for AAR Aviation in Oklahoma City. He attended St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching wrestling on tv and was known to be a jokester.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Smotherman of Hays; two sons, Grady William and wife Tavia of Hays, and Ryan Smotherman and wife Danielle of St. Louis; a daughter, Robin Banks and husband Scott of Plano, Texas; brother, Jerry Smotherman; two sisters, Mary Eden and Linda Morris; five grandchildren, Madalyn and Monique William, Jonathan, Nicholas and Colin Banks; a great-granddaughter, Lillianne Banks and his mother-in-law, Arleen Brown.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Doris, Mildred and Sue as well as one brother, Charles.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, December 1, 2017 at St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays. Cremation will follow services with private family inurnment to be held at a later date.

Visitation will be Friday 9:30 AM 11:00 AM with a rosary service at 10:30 AM all at St. Nicholas of Myra Church.

Arrangements in care of Brocks-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Foundation, The Kidney Foundation or to the family to help offset medical expenses.

Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.















Service Information









Visitation Friday

December 1, 2017

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

St. Nicholas of Myra

2901 e. 13th street

hays, ks 67601









Recitation of the Rosary Friday

December 1, 2017

10:30 AM

St. Nicholas of Myra

2901 e. 13th street

hays, ks 67601









Funeral Mass Friday

December 1, 2017

11:00 AM

St. Nicholas of Myra

2901 e. 13th street

hays, ks 67601