▰ Malcolm Waverly Smith Died March 17, … More Information | Malcolm Waverly Smith, born September 15, 1946 departed this life Sunday March 17, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. Malcolm was 63. |
▰ Malcolm Smith Died September 18, … More Information |
Malcolm Smith passed away peacefully September 18, 1999, at his home in Arlington, Texas. He was 67. Obituary published: September 19, 1999 in "Temple Daily" |
▰ Malcolm Smith Died November 19, … More Information |
Malcolm Smith, age 100 of Gilmer, Texas, entered into eternal rest November 19, 2003. Obituary published: November 20, 2003 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Major General James C Smith Died June 05, … More Information |
Major General James C Smith, born September 13, 1922 gained his wings on June 5, 2015 in Quitman, Texas. Major was 92.
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Obituary: Major General James Clarence Smith was born in Jackson, Tennessee on 13, 1922. He passed away 6, 2015 in Tyler, Texas. Per his wishes his remains were donated to UT Southwestern Medical School. His hope is that the research and education gleaned from his donation might help others live a healthier, happier life. James was raised in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Dallas Technical High School in 1940. He enlisted and entered active duty in the Aviation Cadet Program in 1943. General Smiths distinguished military career took flight in 1944, when he was assigned to the European-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations flying P-47 aircraft. He flew 88 combat missions, logged 205 combat flying hours and remained with the Army of Occupation in Germany until 1945. In 1946, he was released from active duty and participated in the Air Force Reserve. In 1950, he entered the Texas Air National Guard where he progressed to commander of the 181st Fighter Interceptor Squadron in 1960. He was transferred to the 136th Air Refueling Wing in 1966, where he rose through the ranks to Vice Commander and assumed command of the Wing in 1976. He was transferred to the Headquarters, Texas Air National Guard in 1977 as Chief of Staff for Air. A position he held until his retirement in 1979. Among his numerous awards for his long and distinguished service are the Legion of Merit, Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal and the Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal. James married Mary Lucille May before leaving for WWII. He and Lucille were married for 50 years until her death in 1994. James and Lucille had two sons; Michael Earl and Marcus Gerald. He and Lucille raised their family in Dallas and after retiring from the military James enjoyed a civilian career in corporate air travel. James is survived by two sons and one grandson: Michael E. Smith of Quitman, Texas, Marcus G. Smith and his wife Cathie of Idaho and grandson Kevin E. Smith of Austin, Texas. Uncle Jimmy as he was known to many is also survived by nieces and nephews Martha Chitsey and Mary Ida Stone of Mt. Vernon, Texas, Virginia and A.J. Kirbo of Naples, Texas and and Jack Lloyd of Longview, Texas. some time in San Antonio James moved to the Wood ranch that he loved and spent the last year of his life in the care of his son Michael. James would often say that he wanted to be outstanding in his field. He achieved that goal through his illustrious military career and later quite literally when he was able to stand in the pasture on his ranch and enjoy the wonder that is nature with his son Michael by his side. Known by many names: Jim, Jimmy, Smitty, Uncle Jimmy, Daddy and Grandpa was always a generous gentleman who gained joy from putting the needs of others before his own. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and his spirit will always be a beacon of light and admiration. |
▰ Maj Gen Homer Smith, Jr Died March 06, … More Information |
Maj Gen Homer Smith, Jr , born February 16, 1922 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 6, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. Maj was 89.
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Obituary: The General responsible for planning and executing Operation Frequent Wind and Operation Baby-Lift during the fall of Saigon passed away in San Antonio on 6. Major General r D. Smith served in the United States Army for thirty-six years and was 89 at the time of his death. Besides Vietnam he also participated in Word War II and Korea but he is most known for his second tour in Vietnam where he was in charge of planning and executing operation ÂFrequent Wind and helping several thousand South Vietnamese flee before the North Vietnamese entered Saigon. Operation ÂFrequent Wind was responsible for the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy personnel and the remaining military contingent by air and later by helicopters from the Embassy roof. He recounted the days leading to the fall of Saigon and the evacuation of orphanÂs in the Discovery Channel productions, the ÂFall of Saigon and ÂOperation Baby-Lift. General Smith respected and appreciated the Vietnamese people and when he spoke about his role in the evacuation from Saigon he often said, ÂIt was the saddest day of my life. General Smith was a bona fide member of AmericaÂs Âgreatest generation. A native of Breckenridge, Texas, he was the son of r D. Smith, Sr., and Sara Elsie Snodgrass. At the height of World War II, General Smith graduated from the Texas A&M class of 1943. Almost immediately upon his graduation, he was sent to England to help plan the logistics for D-Day. D-Day he continued to serve in the European Theater until 1946 when he returned to civilian life for a few years before re-entering the Army once more. General Smith became a career logistician and during his first tour in Vietnam he served in various senior logistical assignments from 1968 to 1970. While he was in charge of mortuary affairs he would visit the morgue every day for Âsomeone should be there to send the soldiers off. To him, the morgue also served as a daily reminder of the seriousness of war and therein especially the ultimate sacrifice endured by military members and their families. When General Smith returned to Vietnam in 1974, major U.S. combat operations had ceased and our assistance to the South Vietnamese was driven by the 1973 Paris Agreements. As the Defense Attaché he was the senior military officer in the country. Major hostilities between the warring Vietnamese parties were supposed to have stopped as they sought national reconciliation, but they continued their military operations against each other. Retired Army Colonel Stuart A. Herrington who authored the book ÂPeace with Honor: An American reports on Vietnam 1973-75 recently stated in reference to his service in Saigon with General Smith, Âit was a tense, demanding, and depressing duty as the realization hit us that national reconciliation had failed and the war was not going to end well. Most of us would exit Vietnam when the North Vietnamese dictated it was time to go and not at the end of our tours and worse, we would be writing the final act of AmericaÂs first military defeat. As with General Smith, I felt devastated for we would also be forced to abandon most of our South Vietnamese comrades-in arms and their fate would most likely not end well when the North Vietnamese took control. Saddled with the task of Âshutting out the lights on our South Vietnamese ally General Smith tried to save as many lives as possible in the process and through his efforts, 7500 South Vietnamese were evacuated from Saigon. To some it might have seemed like an insurmountable task but General Smith tackled the highly charged political challenge and defeated obstacles that developed during the course of the evacuation. When the South Vietnamese government refused to let members of their military leave, General Smith through the embassy staff, issued them American passports. As much as he tried to help them, he once said; Âit was not easy to convince them to leave since not only did they have to take their immediate family with them but also their extended and many of them decided to stay because of it. General Smith wanted to proceed with the evacuation earlier but U.S. Ambassador Graham Martin stubbornly refused, fearing it could trigger panic among the South Vietnamese. As the North Vietnamese got closer to Saigon, General Smith knew he had to act. Going against the wishes of Ambassador Martin, he called then Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and got permission to implement operation ÂFrequent Wind. He later said about Ambassador Martin, Âhe didn want to leave. Martin was in denial and did not think Saigon would fall to the North Vietnamese. In the end we almost had to forcibly remove the Ambassador to get him onboard the helicopter. During 29-30 1975, operation ÂFrequent Wind saved 7000 people before the remaining American military personnel and General Smith left Saigon. In reference to the evacuation, Colonel Herrington said; ÂAs one of General SmithÂs officers, I marveled at how he kept his cool, his display of determination and courage while also setting an example for the staff by his methodical approach to problems that developed during the course of the evacuation. He was not the type to fall victim to histrionics, posturing, or other conduct that would have been the undoing of some officers faced with such life-and-death decisions. Only once, and he can be excused for this, did his temper ever flare, when ever-so-carefully he directed the entire DAO Defense Attaché Office compound, also known as ÂPentagon East, be wired with explosives for as General Smith stated ÂIÂll be dammed if IÂm going to leave anything for those bastards. Before operation ÂFrequent Wind was implemented, General Smith planned and executed operation ÂBaby-Lift. During the course of the American presence in Vietnam, several children were born to Vietnamese mothers and American fathers. Due to the stigma attached to ethnically mixed children and the inability of their mothers to care for them, many ended up in orphanages. On 4 continued... |
▰ Mai Belle Smith Died December 22, … More Information | Mai Belle Smith, born February 6, 1930 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 22, 2016 in Plano, Texas. Mai was 86. |
▰ Magus Fulton Jr Smith Died September 22, … More Information |
Magus Fulton Jr Smith, a resident of Houston, Texas for decades, died September 22, 2001 in Houston, Texas at the age of 62. Obituary published: September 23, 2001 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ Maggie Nadean Smith Died June 12, … More Information |
Maggie Nadean Smith left this earth on June 12, 2000 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Rising Star, Texas. Obituary published: June 13, 2000 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ Maggie (Stepp) Smith Died May 27, … More Information |
Maggie (Stepp) Smith, 84, of Cleburne, Texas departed this life May 27, 1998. Obituary published: May 28, 1998 in "Cleburne T-R" |
▰ Maggie (Jones) Smith Died June 06, … More Information |
Maggie (Jones) Smith passed away June 6, 1999 in Waco, Texas. Obituary published: June 07, 1999 in "Waco Tribune Herald" |
▰ Maggie Smith Died May 17, … More Information |
Maggie Smith, age 97 of Shreveport, Texas, entered into eternal rest May 17, 2002. Obituary published: May 18, 2002 in "Lufkin DN" |
▰ Maggie Mae Smith Died December 28, … More Information |
Maggie Mae Smith, born February 17, 1916 passed away peacefully December 28, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. Maggie was 99.
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Obituary: Maggie was born on 17, 1916 and passed away on , 28, 2015. Maggie was a resident of Arlington, Texas at the time of passing. Maggie was married to William. |
▰ Maggie "Micki" B Smith Died June 01, … More Information | Maggie "Micki" B Smith, born October 12, 1936 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her June 1, 2018 in Levelland, Texas. Maggie was 81. |
▰ Magel Deward Smith Died February 21, … More Information |
Magel Deward Smith, born January 8, 1937 passed from this world into the next February 21, 2015 in Andrews, Texas. Magel was 78.
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Obituary: Magel was born on 8, 1937 and passed away on , 21, 2015. Magel was a resident of Andrews, Texas at the time of passing. Magel was married to Betty. |
▰ Maebeth Smith Died November 19, … More Information |
Maebeth Smith, of Amarillo, Texas, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2005. Maebeth was 83. Obituary published: November 20, 2005 in "ShermanHD" |
▰ Mae R (Livingston) Smith Died September 23, … More Information |
Mae R (Livingston) Smith, age 85 of Odessa, Texas, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 23, 2010. Obituary published: September 24, 2010 in "Odessa A" |
▰ Mae Helen Smith Died January 10, … More Information |
Mae Helen Smith, age 84 of Newton, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2005. Obituary published: January 11, 2005 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ Mae Helen Smith Died January 12, … More Information |
Mae Helen Smith, age 77 of Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on January 12, 2007. Obituary published: January 13, 2007 in "BCS Eagle" |
▰ Mae Elizabeth (Parker) Smith Died August 11, … More Information |
Mae Elizabeth (Parker) Smith, age 76 of Lampasas, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on August 11, 2005. Obituary published: August 12, 2005 in "Lampasas Dispatch" |
▰ Mae Bell Smith Died January 13, … More Information |
Mae Bell Smith, age 88 of Texas, born in Haynesville, Louisiana, entered Heaven's gates on January 13, 2011. Obituary published: January 14, 2011 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Mae (Weaver) Smith Died September 16, … More Information |
Mae (Weaver) Smith, of Lubbock, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 16, 1997. Mae was 83. Obituary published: September 17, 1997 in "Amarillo G-T" |
▰ Mae (Riley)[Strebeck] Smith Died March 18, … More Information |
Mae (Riley)[Strebeck] Smith, of Emory, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she March 18, 1999. Mae was 92. Obituary published: March 19, 1999 in "Greenville H-B" |
▰ Mae (Riley)Strebeck Smith Died March 22, … More Information |
Mae (Riley)Strebeck Smith, age 92 of Emory, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 22, 1999. Obituary published: March 23, 1999 in "Rains Co Leader" |
▰ Mae (Chalk) Smith Died February 02, … More Information |
Mae (Chalk) Smith, of Tyler, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master February 2, 2011. Mae was 77. Obituary published: February 03, 2011 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Mae A Smith Died July 22, … More Information | Mae A Smith, born April 8, 1944 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master July 22, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. Mae was 72. |
▰ Mae Francis Smith Died November 24, … More Information | Mae Francis Smith, born June 13, 1921 entered into eternal rest November 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Mae was 97. |
▰ Madonna K Smith Died May 27, … More Information | Madonna K Smith, born October 4, 1942 entered into eternal rest May 27, 2018 in Iowa Park, Texas. Madonna was 75. |
▰ Madge Clara Peabody Smith Died January 27, … More Information |
Madge Clara Peabody Smith, 98, of Dallas, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 27, 2005. Obituary published: January 28, 2005 in "Dallas M-N" |
▰ Madge (Odom) Smith Died September 08, … More Information |
Madge (Odom) Smith, age 78 of Alto, Texas passed away September 8, 2008. Obituary published: September 09, 2008 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Madge (Odom) Smith Died September 11, … More Information |
Madge (Odom) Smith, of Alto, Texas, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 11, 2008. Madge was 78. Obituary published: September 12, 2008 in "Lufkin DN" |
▰ Madeline (Smith) Smith Died October 06, … More Information |
Madeline (Smith) Smith, age 100 of Henderson, Texas, entered into eternal rest October 6, 2003. Obituary published: October 07, 2003 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Madeline (Smith) Smith Died October 05, … More Information |
Madeline (Smith) Smith, of Henderson, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on October 5, 2003. Madeline was 100. Obituary published: October 06, 2003 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Madeline Smith Died October 18, … More Information |
Madeline Smith, born February 9, 1923 went to be with her Lord and Savior October 18, 2015 in Jacksonville, Texas. Madeline was 92.
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Obituary: Madeline was born on 9, 1923 and passed away on , 18, 2015. Madeline was a resident of Jacksonville, Texas at the time of passing. Madeline was married to Doyle SR. |
▰ Madeline H Smith Died June 26, … More Information | Madeline H Smith, born March 5, 1924 joined the Lord June 26, 2014 in Texas. Madeline was 90. |
▰ Madeline Smith Died April 28, … More Information | Madeline Smith, born October 25, 1916 entered Heaven's gates on April 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Madeline was 95. |
▰ Madeline Grace Smith Died March 03, … More Information | Madeline Grace Smith, born May 7, 1915 passed from this world into the next March 3, 2018 in La Feria, Texas. Madeline was 102. |
▰ Madeline Smith Died April 28, … More Information | Madeline Smith, born October 25, 1916 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her April 28, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Madeline was 95. |
▰ Madeline R Smith Died February 24, … More Information |
Madeline R Smith, born June 24, 1921 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 24, 2012 in San Angelo, Texas. Madeline was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Linda Klonz, Mariln Pennington, Larry Allison, Brenda Lowry |
▰ Madeline R Smith Died February 24, … More Information |
Madeline R Smith, born June 24, 1921 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home February 24, 2012 in San Angelo, Texas. Madeline was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Linda Klonz, Mariln Pennington, Larry Allison, Brenda Lowry |
▰ Madaline (Bruce) Smith Died May 30, … More Information |
Madaline (Bruce) Smith, of Abilene, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2009. Madaline was 87. Obituary published: May 31, 2009 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ Mack Eugene Smith Died June 12, … More Information |
Mack Eugene Smith, age 52 of Carthage, Texas, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home June 12, 2009. Obituary published: June 13, 2009 in "Lufkin DN" |
▰ Mack Charles "C-Boy" Smith Died February 15, … More Information |
Mack Charles "C-Boy" Smith, age 66 of Dallas, Texas, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home February 15, 2006. Obituary published: February 16, 2006 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Mack Franklin Smith Died March 09, … More Information |
Mack Franklin Smith, born April 5, 1934 entered into eternal rest March 9, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Mack was 81.
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Obituary: Mack Franklin Smith, age 81, passed away on 9, 2016 in Dallas, TX. Mack was born 5, 1934 in Vivian, LA to Lester and Bonnie (Cross) Smith. He lived in Larue, TX with his wife, Daisy. Mack served in the U.S. Army and worked as a truck driver all of his life. He was a member of Freeman Heights Baptist Church, as well as Westlake Baptist Church in Chandler, TX. Mack played the guitar and loved country, blue grass and gospel music.He is survived by his wife, Daisy Smith; sons, James Smith and wife, Lori, and Allan Smith and wife, Kim; grandchildren, Bradley Smith and wife, Joy, Erica Brown and husband, Adam, Kellea Smith, Tanner Smith and wife, Layce and Kenneth Smith and wife, Monica; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Jaiz, Nathan, Jordan and Micah; brother, Jack Smith and wife, Virginia; sister, Mary Nell Hardage.Family visitation will be , 11, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Freeman Heights Baptist Church. services will be held at 12:00 P.M., , 12, 2016 at Freeman Heights Baptist Church, 1120 N. Garland Rd., Garland, TX with Rev. Larry Venable, Rev. Mark Booker and Rev. Frankie McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow at 4:30 P.M., at Ridge in Maud, TX. |
▰ Mack Eddie Smith Died August 23, … More Information |
Mack Eddie Smith, born December 24, 1940 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his August 23, 2014 in Temple, Texas. Mack was 73.
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Obituary: Mack was born on 24, 1940 and passed away on , 23, 2014. Mack was a resident of Temple, Texas at the time of passing. Mack was married to Charlotte. |
▰ Mack Eddie Smith Died August 23, … More Information |
Mack Eddie Smith, born December 24, 1940 departed this life Sunday August 23, 2014 in Temple, Texas. Mack was 73.
Family members and close friends: , Teri Illchen, Eileen Baron-myers, Kim Johnson |
▰ Macey Clint Smith Died April 17, … More Information |
Macey Clint Smith, of Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 17, 2003. Macey was 92. Obituary published: April 18, 2003 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Mable Lee (Moore) Smith Died July 10, … More Information |
Mable Lee (Moore) Smith, 92 of Corsicana, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, July 10, 1999. Obituary published: July 11, 1999 in "Waco Tribune Herald" |
▰ Mable Lee (Moore) Smith Died July 10, … More Information |
Mable Lee (Moore) Smith, age 92 of Corsicana, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on July 10, 1999. Obituary published: July 11, 1999 in "Corsicana D-S" |
▰ Mable Lee Smith Died June 02, … More Information |
Mable Lee Smith, age 89 of Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2004. Obituary published: June 03, 2004 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Mable (Hopkins)[Scruggs] Smith Died July 15, … More Information |
Mable (Hopkins)[Scruggs] Smith, age 91 of Alba, Texas, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home July 15, 2000. Obituary published: July 16, 2000 in "Dallas M-N (TX)" |
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