Michael Duane "Hooper" Smith, age 63, of Warrensburg passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 4, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Frank Lee and Janice Irene (Hendrix) Smith. Mike graduated from Chilhowee High School in 1975. For twenty-two years, he was a plumber and member of Plumbers Local Union #8, retiring in 2015. He was also a member of the Johnson County Cattlemen's Association and the First United Methodist Church. On May 12, 1990, he and Laura Neth were united in marriage in Warrensburg.

Mike was proud of all his children and grandchildren, and took great joy in watching them grow and succeed. He was a true example of what it means to work hard and accomplish one's goals.

Mike is survived by his wife Laura Neth Smith; his children Nick (Rena) Smith, Jake (Kimberly) Smith, Doug (Stephanie) Smith, and Christine Sutherland; his grandchildren Gregory Smith, Payton Smith, Hunter Smith, Landon Smith, Mallory Smith, Tucker Smith, and Trevor Smith; his brother Dennis Smith; his in-laws Hubert and Barbara Neth; and his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jimmy Smith of Alexandria, LA.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 24 at the First United Methodist Church with Reverends Hubert Neth and Peter Norton officiating. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 23 at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Johnson County Cancer Foundation and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Due to the recent surge of COVID cases, the family requests all mourners to abide by social distancing guidelines.