Aug 3, 1943 - Nov 8, 2017
Toy's brother, Kent, and I were college roommates. Toy also worked with my Father in San Antonio. I will always his smile and how genuine he was. I had hoped to reconnect and share fond memories of his family - a missed opportunity. My most sincere condolences to his family.
Bob Langley
November 17, 2017 | Pine, AZ
Toy was a former schoolmate from Spring High School. My prayers for his family for he will be missed.
Elizabeth Lemm
November 14, 2017 | Spring, TX
First met Toy at my wedding to Melissa's BFF Meredith. He is one of the nicest people I have ever known and made me feel like he had known me forever even though we had never met. Over the years, had the great pleasure to spend many times with him at kids birthdays and sporting events and just family/FRAMILY gatherings. Never heard and unkind word or gesture to or about anyone. He will be missed by so many. Kyle, Melissa, Kara and your families, know that he leaves a legacy of love and...
Jim Robertson
November 10, 2017 | Houston, TX
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the ones left behind. Toy was the example for the way things ought to be done, and how people should be treated. I will miss his laughter and always smiling face.
Dave Fonner
November 10, 2017 | Canyon Lake, TX
I remember Toy and worked with him for many years, he was a great person who really cared about others. He will be remembered well.
Duane Murray
November 10, 2017 | Livingston, TX
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Don McKinney
November 09, 2017 | Montgomery, TX
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.
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