Thomas “Tom” Richard Smith, 1952-2020

Thomas “Tom” Richard Smith, 67, returned to his heavenly home on Feb. 16, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in Jesus supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Tom was born to the late Thomas Eugene “Gene” Smith and Virginia Smith, in Schenectady, N.Y. on April 19, 1952. He spent most of his childhood in Dallas and was active in the Boy Scouts where he earned his Eagle Scout Award. He graduated from high school in Houston and went on to study accounting at North Texas and became a CPA.

Tom was blessed with a loving family. He married Melissa Hogan Smith on March 5, 1976 in Dallas and they had two children, Brad Smith of Helena, Mont. and Katie Smith Ballard of Lucas.

Tom was a caretaker and problem-solver at heart. He was intelligent and detail-oriented, kind and soft-spoken, and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Creator.

Tom is survived by his wife, Melissa; his son, Brad and wife Shauna; his daughter, Katie and husband Eric; his grandchildren, Ethan, Adyson and Owen; his mother, Virginia Smith; his brother, Tim Smith and wife Linda; his sister, Lori Whittaker and husband Ken; his sister, Leanne D’Aloisio and husband Paul; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

A visitation was held at Lowe Funeral Home in Quitman on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6-8 p.m. A celebration of his life was held in the Chapel at Lowe Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. officiated by Vern Herschberger. Interment was at the Concord Cemetery in Mineola following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to support the Hainesville Volunteer Fire Department – an organization for which Tom had great respect.