Hugh Ben Smith, grandson of Hugh Henry, died in Indianapolis, Ind., May 12, 2016 at the age of 81. He was born in Henryetta Aug. 27, 1934 to Scott M. and Hettie Easter Henry Smith. Hugh was a graduate of the University of Kansas where he played football.
After graduation he served in the US Army in the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. Hugh played professional football in the NFL with the Washington Redskins and also played for teams in the CFL for several years.
After his football career, Hugh worked as an ironworker with Ironworkers Local 22. He also worked as a deputy with the Marion County Sheriff's Department, probation officer, and a bailiff in the Marion County Courts
Hugh was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pauline Cook; brothers, Buck "Chief Lone Eagle" Burgess, Scott Smith, and William Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Dinn) Smith; sons, Joseph Smith, David Smith (Heather); daughter, Ramona Cline; sister, Betty Ann Breeding; grandchildren, Caroline Smith, Charley Smith, Layla Hurat, Jeramy Cline; nieces and nephews, Caroline, Amy, Katie, Bobby and Kenneth.
Funeral services were held May 16, 2016 at the Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home.