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Obituary For Tommy Smith
Eddie Thomas “Tommy” Smith, Sr., 76, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, in Decatur, Texas.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 30th, from 10 am- 4pm at the Community Center in Forestburg. Due to COVID, we would like to offer people the opportunity to come and go as they feel most comfortable.
He was born on September 21, 1945, in Henrietta, Texas, to Thomas Henry Smith and Nelline Rebecca McCandless. Tommy is survived by his wife of 42 years Robin Ann Smith; children Patti Shockey (Scott), Terry Allen (Tina), Christi Smith (Bryan), Doug Allen (Mary), Amy Martin (Shane), Eddie Thomas Smith Jr. (Jamie), and Heather Fox (Chris); grandchildren Seth, Daniel, Jacob, Nate, Kristoffer, Ryan, Skyler, Calvin, Antonio, Rowdy, Jarred, Maddison, Sarah, Bailey, Hattie, Amy, and Isabella; great granddaughter Bralynn; sister Rebecca Loera; and close nephew Benjamin Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Cecil Howard Jones, and his daughter Misty Shepherd.
As a young boy, Tommy grew up farming with his grandparents just south of Forestburg on the prairie. He was an accomplished athlete in high school. After graduation, he held several jobs, including his 7 years of service in the Texas National Guard. He had a 60-year career as a truck driver hauling produce and livestock. In his younger years, Tommy played the guitar and was a great dancer. He was a practical joker and had an infectious laugh. His larger-than-life personality and his gift of gab ensured he never met a stranger.
Tommy met his match when he met Robin—she shared his passions of hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, and country living. After his retirement, Tommy enjoyed farming and raising livestock with his wife Robin, son Tom, daughter-in-law Jamie, daughter Misty, and grandchildren Nate, Calvin, Antonio, and Isabella. His bold personality and practical jokes will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
We would like to thank the healthcare workers and staff at Wise County Regional Health System for making his final days comfortable and extending grace to his family members.
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Add A CondolenceTommy smith family, so sorry for your loss. Tommy is at peace now - Isaiah 26:19, Revelation 21:4
Aunt Robin and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there. Y'all are in my heart and prayers. RIP uncle Tommy.
My cousin Tommy was a special cousin and friend. We played together as children. He was always fun. I loved his laugh and will miss him. Prayers for his family. Nelda Jones Mays
Miss our times in Cali at produce sheds.
So sorry Aunt Robin and all of the cousins He was truly an amazing man I learned from him got scolded and in trouble when needed but always with love behind each one. Truly a great going to find the video if him and Jim jamming in the living room
So sorry Robin for your loss your in My prayers Tina Bell
You will be missed. We will all remember the good times with you. Remembering every time you and auntie coming to lagrande and all of use getting together at flying j and visiting and sharing a laugh or two and showing all us kids how to eat spaghetti the right way. If the noodle was not slapping us in the face we were not doing it right. Love you uncle. You will be greatly missed.
Prayers and sympathy to his family. Blake and Donna Scott.
I had known Tommy most all my life. Being friends with Tom and Heather. He was just like a dad. When I lived with them as a teenager, he would grouch at me just like I was his own. Had many of laughs with him. Thanks for all the memories. Love you and will miss you.
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