Former Boeing employee Charles K. “Smitty” Smith, 76, died Aug. 13. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Born Aug. 25, 1937 to Roy and Freda (Rittgers) Smith at Hillsboro, he served in the U.S. Navy and worked for Boeing Wichita as a transportation driver.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Shirley Smith and Leona Harrell, and brother Harold. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Pamela; daughters Cindy Gordon of Wichita, and Cheryl Harper of Overland Park; and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Harry Hynes Hospice.