Otis Merle Smith, Sr., 81, of Moran, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the Allen County Hospital. Otis was born February 21, 1932, at Harding, Arkansas, the son of Randall and Hester (Loveall) Smith. On January 7, 1956, Otis married Ruth E. Williams in Nevada, Missouri. They had four children and divorced in 1984. He and Donna M. (Jackman) Gonzalez were married on August 20, 1988 in Moran where they made their home. Otis had worked at farming, in the oil fields, for Hi-Lo in Chanute, and in a small engine repair shop over the years. He was a member of Hope Chapel east of Moran. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, small engine repair, playing the guitar and Western movies. SURVIVORS: His Wife: Donna M. Smith of the home 4 Children: Randall L. Smith, Iola, Alzina Kress & husband, John of Iola, Joe Smith & wife, Anna of Clinton, MO and Mary E. Smith of Iola 4 Step-Children: Lisa Long & husband, Toby of Moran, Shelly Culbertson & husband, Matt of Chanute, Josiah Gonzalez & wife, Jenifer of Chanute and Nicholas Gonzalez & wife, Sarah of Humboldt 12 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 12 Step-Grandchildren and 1 Step-Great Granddaughter He was preceded in death by a grandson, Skylee Mansseh Fishback, 4 brothers, Everett, Leroy, Alfred and David Smith and a sister, Mabel Smith. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, at Hope Chapel east of Moran, Kansas. BURIAL: Moran Cemetery, Moran, Kansas MEMORIAL: "Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" program through the Iola Police Department Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.