Barney Smith

Barney E. Smith, age 86, passed away on November 16th, 2015, at Crestview Health Care in Chadron, NE, with his daughter, Renee Abold, at his side. Barney was a long time resident of Rushville, NE, having made his home there and provided for his family for almost 60 years. Barney was born in the village of Wood, SD, on February 25th, 1929, as the only child of Henry and Ethyl (Diamond) Smith. While yet an infant he moved with his father to Naper, NE, where he attended school until the age of 16. It was at this time that he met his future bride, Esther Jane Kortmeyer. They were married on January 30, 1948. Barney is survived by his wife, Jane and 3 children, Ronald E. Smith 66 of Myrtle Beach, SC, Renee E. Abold 62 of Rushville, NE and Rhonda E. Metcalf 56 of Hay Springs, NE. He was preceded in death by his son, Roy E. Smith in 1960. There will be a service held at the Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, NE, at 1:00pm on November 21, 2015 with Ron Smith officiating. Interment will be at the Abold Cemetery located on the Abold ranch north of Rushville, NE. �½�½"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul." �½�½A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.�½�½

Service:

Saturday, November 21, 2015 ~ 1:00 PM

Chamberlain Chapel ~ Chadron, Nebraska