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Arthur Smith Obituary
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, Art taught for 38 years in San Antonio and Houston followed by 13 years of substitute teaching. He relished his free time in the outdoors, enjoying nature. A devoted and caring husband, he met the love of his life, Martha, in high school. They shared 58 delightful years of marriage. Art is preceded in death by his mother, Grace Smith, and his father, Arthur Smith, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Martha Smith; son, Art Smith (Valerie); daughter, Cindy Berman (Bobby); sister, Sally Webb (Buster); grandchildren, Sam Berman, August Smith, Adam Berman, Matthew Berman, Olivia Smith, Brian Berman, and numerous well-loved nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Aransas County (HFHAC), P.O. Box 2375, Fulton, Texas 78358 or to a charity of your choice.
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Sylvia Mastin
April 5, 2019
I 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.
Buddy
April 1, 2019
Art was so much like the mockingbird that sings through the night.
Ranee Baltazar
April 1, 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.
Pete Poindexter
April 1, 2019
One of the most "gentle calming" educators who I have had to privilege of working with. RIP Arthur!
Pete
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March 31, 2019
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
Mikee Baltazar
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
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