Leon Smelser

Leon Smelser, age 72, of Kirby, died Saturday, March 24, 2012. He was born on July 6, 1939, at Millerton, Oklahoma, the son of Edgar Smelser and Margie Jones Smelser. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Deborrah Smelser of Kirby; three children, Desiree Smelser of Sherwood, Shawna Austin of Asheville, North Carolina and Shannon Smelser of Kirby; six grandchildren; and one sister, Betty Kelough of Oklahoma. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at the funeral home. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.