Earl Smith Obituary
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Victor Charles Mendoza II; father, Lewis Smith, Sr.; maternal grandfather, Doug Moore; maternal grandmother, Linda Bell Smith.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Carolyn Smith; children, Victor Mendoza, Chevelle Mendoza, and Lewis K Smith; grandchildren, Destiny Mendoza, Spencer Mendoza, Mercedez Mendoza, Victoria Mendoza, Bentley Smith, and Ryder Smith; great-grandchildren, Amora Andrade and Tanner Bowlin; mother, Susie Smith; sisters, Sue Smith, Geri Carpenter, and Polly Moore; several special nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the ICU at Johnson City Medical Center for all the wonderful care they provided.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 26 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. Funeral Ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm with Pastor Roger Trent officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Persia Community Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
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