Reginald Dewayne Smith

Reginald Dewayne Smith, 36, of Spring Hill, KS, passed away tragically on July 6, 2025.

He was born on January 2, 1989, to Donald and Tina (Smith) Lott in South Haven, MS.

Reginald worked in landscaping for many years and was well respected by his peers.

He enjoyed many sports but mostly football, basketball, and track. He played all of these sports in high school and his teammates remember him as very positive influence and a talented athlete. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan, often enjoying the rivalry with his brothers who were fans of other teams.

But most of all he loved his children, often spending time with them at the park.

Reginald is survived by his parents, Donald and Tina Lott, girlfriend, Kalyn Young. Kalyn’s parents, Ken and Rita Virginia Young. Children, Addison (14), Kehlani (2), and Amari (6 months), and bonus child Weston Reed. Brothers Donald and Antonio Smith and sister Ashley Buenger. Brother-in-law, Brian Buenger and sister-in-law, Amanda Manhnieo, Nieces and Nephews, Mila and Teagan Smith, DeJanelle Smith, Nevaeh Smith, and Brianna and Brody Buenger.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Sonny Lott, Leroy Smith, Sr., Robert Lott, Sr., and Rosanna Smith (Turner).

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations and you can find a link for donations on Ashley Buenger’s Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ashley.buenger/

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Friendship Faith Ministries in Paola, KS, beginning at 1:00 pm. A celebration of life will be held on the same day at the Spring Hill Community Center in Spring Hill, KS, beginning at 3:00 pm.

Footprints in the sand,

One night in a dream, I walked with the Lord by the beach. There were two footprints, mine and the Lord’s. But during tough times, I just saw mine and I wondered why. So I asked the Lord, “Why leave me alone when I was down?” The Lord said, “My precious child, I never left you during your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you.”