Sanford Craig Smith

Sanford Craig Smith, 67 years old, of Bel Aire, KS, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from complications of his progressive neurological disorder, of which he suffered for the last twenty years. Born January 29, 1957, in Angleton, Texas, he spent much of his childhood running around with his identical twin brother, Kim. He attended Angleton High School and after a neck injury his freshman year, he enjoyed being part of the athletic training crew working with the football team. He later graduated from the University of Houston in 1983. He was married to Nadine Hill in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple on April 4, 1980, and they were blessed with four children. He served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1976-1978 in the Pocatello Idaho Mission. He then served the church and his fellow members in various capacities and was always eager to serve. He particularly enjoyed genealogical research. Craig loved sports, especially football, and supporting his children’s activities. He enjoyed playing and teaching chess and reading. And he loved pecan pie. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7011 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67206. Craig is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley Whit and Hattie Sue Smith; brothers, Don and Glen; and sister, Sherry. He is survived by his wife, Nadine Hill Smith; and children, Warren (Rachael) Smith; Margo (Tom) Salt and grandchildren, Newell, Asher, Hope, Anne, Mary, and Natalie; Marshall (Tabbitha) Smith, and grandchildren Emma, Tanner, and Jacob; and Wyatt Smith. He is survived by his brothers, Keith, Kim, Randy, Brent; and sister, Barbara; and is also survived by numerous beloved brothers and sisters in-law and nieces and nephews. Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.