August 9, 1951 – October 29, 2025
Steven Francis Smith, age 74, of Warr Acres, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
Steven was born on August 9, 1951, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, to Norman R. Smith and Dorothy L. Smith (née Perdue). He was raised on the family farm east of Kingfisher and attended Big 4 and Kingfisher Schools, graduating from Kingfisher High School in 1969. He later earned a degree from OSU Tech in Oklahoma City.
On May 11, 1974, Steven Francis Smith married Judy Larita Kendall in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. They made their home in Kingfisher and welcomed their son, Ryan. In the years that followed, Judy faced a cancer diagnosis with great strength and grace. Throughout her illness, Steven remained a devoted and loving husband, offering steadfast support. Her passing in 1982, after eight years of marriage, was a deep loss for Steven and their family.
Steven was a dedicated father to his son Ryan and took immense pride in his role as grandfather to Owen and Marlow. He also cherished his daughter-in-law, Sarah.
Professionally, Steven devoted much of his life to farming and ranching in Kingfisher County. In addition to his work in farming, he worked as manager at Johnstons Grain Elevator and served as a civil engineer for Kingfisher County, contributing to the development and maintenance of local infrastructure.
Following his agricultural career, Steven continued to apply his skills in various roles, including positions with Standridge John Deere in Chickasha, A&M Supply in Oklahoma City, and First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City. He resided in Yukon from 1999 to 2018, and in Warr Acres from 2018 until the time of his passing.
Steven was a gifted engineer and builder, known for designing and constructing buildings on his property. He was skilled in construction trades, woodworking, welding, landscaping, and gardening, and was admired for his craftsmanship.
Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy L. Smith, and his beloved wife, Judy Larita Kendall.
He is survived by his father, Norman R. Smith; his son, Ryan Smith, and daughter-in-law, Sarah Naifeh-Smith; grandchildren, Owen Smith and Marlow Smith; his brother, Robert Smith and wife Sharon Smith; his sister, Sylvia McKellar; and his sister, Katherine Nelson, and her husband, Bill Nelson, all of Oklahoma City. Steve loved all his nieces and nephews along with their children and grandchildren.
