Richard Dean Smith

Richard Dean Smith, 29, passed away on September 12, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center.

Richard was born on March 11, 1994, in Des Moines to Kent and Pam (Hall) Smith. He attended Lincoln High School before working in various fields. He enjoyed working outside and most recently loved to travel for work. Richard had an amazing and untamed personality. He loved being with his friends and his presence could never go unnoticed. If Richard was there, a memory was made. He had so much energy all of the time, as much as all of his friends' children who referred to him as "Uncle Richard." He was an avid and talented disc golfer and enjoyed playing video games. He had a way of lighting up any room and putting a smile on everyone’s face.

Richard is survived by his parents, Kent and Pam Smith; brother, Mike (Kelli) Smith; niece and nephew Addison and John Smith; grandma, Judy Carter; and numerous other family members and many, many friends.

He was preceded in death by grandparents; Richard R. Smith, Maralyn Hoot, and William “Bud” Hall.

A visitation will be held Friday, September 29, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a time of sharing starting at 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Richard.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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