Les was born on November 18, 1929, near Pickering, MO. His parents were Herman Eugene and Mildred Jaquetta (Simmons) Smail. They preceded him in death, as did his brother, Lewis Wilbur Smail, in 2015.
Les graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1947. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp, and was
honorably discharged as a Corporal.
Les retired after 35 years as a route salesman for Wonder Bread.
He was a member and deacon at the First Baptist Church, Maryville, and a member of the James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, also Maryville. Les had formerly resided in North Carolina, and in Chillicothe, MO, for many years.
On September 30, 1951, Les was united in marriage to Lavon Estella Archer, in Maitland, MO. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his 5 children, David (Debbie) Smail, Paola, KS, Michael (Margaret) Smail, Maryville, Rick (Sheila) Smail, Maryville, Kimberly (Scott) Shamberger, Maryville, and Stephanie (Glen Barnett) Harkrider, Maryville; 8 siblings, Bob Smail, Maryville, Jerry (Maryjane) Smail, Maryville, Sharon (Ted) Reynolds, St. Joseph, MO, Shirley (John) Kulak, St. Joseph, Carol Green, St. Joseph, John (Barbara) Smail, St. Joseph, Charlie (Linda) Smail, Skidmore, MO, Peggy Smail, Quitman, MO, and Nadine Smail, Maryville; 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the First Baptist Church, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, also of Maryville.
Military Rites at the cemetery will be conducted by the Missouri Military Honors Detail, and members of the James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, Maryville.
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM on Friday, February 19, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.
Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Les to the First Baptist Church, Maryville, MO.
For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com
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