Richard Guy Smith

Whenever I think of Smitty, I think of his ability to focus intensely, his resolve to gain and retain knowledge and skills and his many victories over problems and setbacks. These are positive and effective reminders for me in my daily journeys.

My wife and I stopped by the store today 2 say hi to smittie. To our shock we found out from his wife and daughter that he had passed almost one month ago. We actually pulled into the parking lot as his wife and daughter were putting signs out by the road. "temporarily closed" . We were so incredibly shocked to hear this sad news about smittie. I spent many hours at the store discussing glass with smittie. It was always fun and we both learned from each other. My wife and I pray 4 Mary and...

I have such fond memories of my second cousin Richie. Always kind, a gentle soul. I hang his hand blown glass on my Christmas tree every year. Heaven gained another beautiful angel.

Just a peek into one of Smitty's mind-blowing skills.

Having just read all of the beautiful tributes written by friends and family alike there is little that I can say. Everyone seems to have captured the true essence of Smitty from his intelligence and his wit to his kindness, generosity and his willingness to share his diverse knowledge. One thing that I can add is how highly he spoke of his family - Katie it was very evident to me that he thought the world of you and your Mom. I know he will be missed by so many of the people whose lives he...