Cole Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Cole Smith (Topeka, Kansas), who passed away on August 25, 2019, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cole Smith to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Catharine Cole Smith and Hall Smith; his brothers, Hall Smith, Jr. and Doane Smith; and his cousin Wilbur H. Cole (Bud).
He is survived by: his former wife Carolyn "Caddy" Brownell; his wife Sherry Hayslip Smith; his children, Cole Smith, Jr. (Vicki), Dean Smith (Linda) and Cathy Smith Hovey (Emerson); his former wife Caddy Smith; and his stepchildren, Peyton Hayslip and Allan Hayslip. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund in honor of Cole has been established at the School of Architecture at Kansas State University Foundation so that the education of unique, talented, and curious students like Cole might be able to pursue a career in architecture.
