December 9, 2018
Rannan Moss Smith, 53, slipped the bonds of earth and passed to the peace and loving care of his Creator on December 9, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and came with his parents at age two to live in Indianapolis.
He graduated from Park Tudor School, leaving a stellar track record behind, and moved on to Wabash College, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at Wabash.
The love and care of family and friends filled his life with purpose, and the enjoyment of music and its performance, as well as gardening were avocations that demanded equal time. Many lifetime friendships were made and kept through his love of music, and his music collection was a source of pride. He was an accomplished gardener and was happiest when wielding spade or pruning shears. No seed or cutting could resist his sure coaxing and no hedge, his firm, even touch.
He is survived by his adored wife, Julie (McNamara), and their two sons, Jake and Conor, both now completing their college careers in Indiana; his parents, Larry and Louise Smith; his devoted brother, Sean Moss Smith (Jama), Indianapolis; niece, Caroline Smith, and nephew, Cameron Smith; aunt, Sonia Smith Ross, cousins, Laith and Vanessa Ross, all of Lexington, Ky., and Frances Raynor, Pinehurst, N.C.
The Service of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 15 in the Chapel at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Road. Interment will follow.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Franciscan Hospice House, Indianapolis, for the gentle care provided there.
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Arrangements
Service: 1:30 p.m., Dec. 15
Location: Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
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