Photo courtesy of Porter Loring Mortuary North
San Antonio, Texas
Jan 17, 1937 – Mar 28, 2019 (Age 82)
Arthur "Art" Elden Smith Jr. passed away on March 28, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He headed home after a full, successful, and blessed life. He was born on January 17, 1937 and spent his youth hunting and fishing around the bayous of Houston, Texas. A lifelong student and educator,...
Read MoreI was a colleague of Art Smith when he taught at Marshall Middle School in Houston. He was such a gentle, caring man. Had I known in time, I would have made the trip to San Antonio to celebrate his life. I was blessed to know him. My condolences to his family.
Sylvia Mastin
April 05, 2019 | Houston, TX | Coworker
Art was so much like the mockingbird that sings through the night.
Buddy
April 01, 2019
My deepest thanks to Mr. Smith and Ms. Martha. Though faded with time, my memories with Mr. Smith will always be filled with a great fondness. He and his family showed us kindness and what the true spirit of being a neighbor was. My prayers are with him and his family. Mr. Smith, may the Lord bless you and keep you. ❤ you'll be missed.
Ranee Baltazar
April 01, 2019 | Sugar Land, TX | Family Friend
One of the most "gentle calming" educators who I have had to privilege of working with. RIP Arthur! Pete
Pete Poindexter
April 01, 2019 | Humble, TX | Coworker
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Arthur, during this time of mourning his passing. It's in times like these when the loving promises of our Heavenly Father can bring you comfort and can even soften some of the pain that you are feeling deep in your hearts.-1st Thessalonians 4:13,14
March 31, 2019
When I think of Mr. Smith, I always think about what a nice and caring man he is. He befriended my mom at Marshall Middle School and treated us like family. May he Rest In Peace and my deepest condolences to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. -Mikee Baltazar
Mikee Baltazar
March 31, 2019 | Wichita, KS | Family Friend
