Gary Don Smith

1945 - 2020

Gary Don Smith

Sweetwater - Gary Don Smith 75, of Robert Lee formerly of Blackwell passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence. Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Blackwell Cemetery with Brother Jerry Connolly officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. A visitation will be held 6-8 P.M. on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the funeral home. Gary was born July 7, 1945 in San Angelo, TX to the late Donald Leroy and Larue Mildred (Millican) Smith. He was raised in San Angelo, TX. Gary married Brenda Gail Monroe on March 24, 1970 in Nolan, TX. Gary began his career in education in 1968 at Nolan, TX. He became principal before the school was consolidated with Blackwell. He then became principal at Blackwell. Gary devoted 41 years of teaching experience and retired in 2009 to move to the land his family has owned since the 1800's. As a teenager Gary was baptized into the Christadelphian Faith. He was an active preacher of the faith up until his death. Gary is survived by his wife Brenda Smith of Robert Lee, TX; sons Lee Smith and wife Kristi of Leander, TX., Todd Smith and wife Maribel of Blackwell, TX; grandchildren Corinne Smith and Claire Smith both of Leander, TX., Moriah and Michael Smith both of Blackwell, TX; brother Carwyn Smith of Belton, TX; nephews Shauywn Smith of Houston, TX., Shuryahn Smith of Belton, TX; special best friend Zeva and numerous other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son David Baron Smith. Pallbearers will be A.J. Monroe, Mark Monroe, Cade McKee, Paul Kirk, Jr., Chris Bearden, Shauywn Smith and Shuryahn Smith. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Gary and Brenda Smith Scholarship Fund at Roscoe State Bank 209 Cedar Sweetwater, TX. 79556 Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.