Dayton J. Smith

Dayton James Smith, 30, of Edna, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

He was born on February 9, 1991, to Daniel Smith and Delinda Wass in Parsons.  As a young boy, he grew up in the Parsons area and attended Labette County High School, graduating from Humboldt High School.

Dayton enjoyed working on the railroad.  His favorite activities were fishing, horseback riding; watching football and riding motorcycles.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his children.

Survivors include:

His children – Aaron, Ella, and Rilee

His mother – Delinda Wass of Edna, Kansas

His father – Daniel Smith of Fort Worth, Texas

Three brothers – D.J. Smith (Marissa) of Springtown, Texas

Dillon Damron-Smith of Chanute, Kansas

Jack Renfro of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

One sister – Aleighsha Renfro of Edna, Kansas

Grandparents – Tim and Ophelia Wass of Parsons, Kansas

Claudette Damron of Grove, Oklahoma

Kenny and Tena Smith of Afton, Oklahoma

Aunt – Lea Smith of Chanute, Kansas

Uncle – T.J. Wass of Parsons, Kansas

Several nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Darlene Wass; and grandfather, Bill Damron.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.  The family will receive friends from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to help defray the funeral cost.  A go-fund me account can be found at https://gofundme/795f3b2b .  Donations can also be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.