Colt A. Smith

Colt A. Smith, 48, of Parsons, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Labette Health Emergency Room.

Colt Alan Smith was born on November 4, 1971, to Gary Smith and Jolene (Westhoff) Smith in Midwest City, Oklahoma.  As a young boy, he moved to Miami, Oklahoma and then Parsons, where he attended St. Patrick Catholic School and graduated from Parsons High School in 1990.

He worked at Rooster Thriftway, Jock's Nitch and KLKC.  As an adult, Colt returned to school and earned an Associate of Arts degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant.  Most recently, he was working as a physical therapy assistant for Aegis Therapies.  He provided physical therapy to the residents at Presbyterian Manor, Elm Haven and Chetopa Manor nursing homes.

Known for always having a smile on his face and an upbeat attitude, Colt loved his family.  His greatest joy came from watching his son play ball and was at every game.  He was a mentor and role model for his nephew and Godson, Tate Smith.  He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, and enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time at Grand Lake.

Colt and Brenda (Yarnell) Volmer were married on May 10, 1997 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.  They later divorced.

Survivors include:

Son – Tristian Smith of Pittsburg, Kansas

Step-son – Levi Volmer of Parsons, Kansas

Step-daughter – Tara Thompson and her husband, Tyler, of Mound Valley, Kansas

Three step-grandchildren

Mother – Jolene Smith of Parsons, Kansas

Sister – Penny Smith of Parsons, Kansas

Father and step-mother – Gary and Gaylene Smith of Wyandotte, Oklahoma

Half-brother - Caleb Smith and his wife, Whitney, of Miami, Oklahoma

His companion - Katie Rakestraw of Parsons, Kansas

Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Pam McKay.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home.  Private family burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday to sign the guest book.  The casket will remain closed.  The funeral can be viewed live on the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home Facebook page.  For all events, wearing masks and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Parsons Babe Ruth Program.  These may be left at or mailed to the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.o. Box 374, Parsons, Kansas 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.