The Barton County Sheriff's Office lost one of their own last Thursday with the passing of David Smith from cancer.
Smith, age 53, was a Sergeant with the Sheriff's Office and had been with the department for 31 years. Smith was the president of the D.A.R.E. Association and a member of the Kansas Sheriff's Association.
"He was well known throughout the community and had a lot of contacts," said Sheriff Brian Bellendir. "He is certainly going to be missed."
Smith is survived by his wife Heather, his parents, Randy and Sandy Smith of Great Bend and four daughters and three grandchildren.
A private family service will be held due to restrictions and limitations set forth by the State of Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Barton County Sheriff's Reserves Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.