Toy Mack Smith

Toy Mack Smith, 74, born August 3, 1943 in Lufkin, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday November 8, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Toy graduated from Spring High School in 1961 where he lettered in multiple sports, became an Eagle Scout, married his high school sweetheart and later graduated from Baylor University in 1965.  After Baylor, Toy started his career in the food industry before serving his country in Vietnam as a Lieutenant and platoon leader in the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam.  Upon return from the Army, Toy restarted his successful career from which he later retired multiple times, made a ton of friends who doubled as colleagues, and at some point led to the incredible introduction to the lovely Sandra Smith and a whole new chapter in his fabulous life.

Toy enjoyed the outdoors, was a Boy Scout Leader, a devoted father and husband, little league coach, and in his later years enjoyed interacting and having immense fun with his grandchildren, riding horses, following his beloved Houston Astros and Houston Texans, and just enjoying life with his lovely wife Sandy.

Toy’s children and several close friends have made it be known he set many new thresholds for decency, bravery, responsibility and above all else fatherhood. Some records cannot be broken.

Toy was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Judith Smith, parents Toy Smith, Eva Smith, brother Kent Smith, and son Trent Smith. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra Smith; Children, Kyle Smith and wife Cathy, Melissa Rodd and husband Michael, Kara Ficke and husband Brian; Stepson Steve Ferguson Jr and wife March, and Stepson Scott; Grandchildren who knew him best as ‘PawPaw’… Hannah Rodd, Hayden Rodd, Andy Smith, Gibb Ficke, Luke Martin, and Layla Martin; Step-Grandchildren Michael Ferguson, MacKenzie Ferguson, Montgomery Ferguson, and Cash Ferguson.  He is also survived by many dear cousins like Pete Hawkins, Lynn Hawkins, Don McKinney, and many others.  Toy held very close to his relationships with his many, many friends at Spring Baptist Church, the Spring Texas community, and his fun-lovin’ close friends at Acosta. 

The family will greet friends at a visitation at Spring Baptist Church at 1027 Spring Cypress Road, Spring Texas 77373 on Friday November 10th at 9am.  A memorial service will be held immediately following at the same location at 10am to be followed by a short graveside service at Resthaven Cemetery in Houston, Texas (North Freeway) at 11:30am.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Spring Baptist Church at 1027 Spring Cypress Road, Spring Texas 77373.