Ronnie Lee Smith

Ronnie Lee Smith obituary, Clovis, NM

Ronnie Lee Smith

Ronnie Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muffley Funeral Home Inc. on Apr. 16, 2025.

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Ronnie (Ronald L.) Smith, July 20, 1946-April 12, 2025. Lived life the way he wanted to. Mechanic, business owner, and entrepreneur. Strong and determined with a tender heart. Fierce protector of his family. Always made his children, grand/great grandchildren feel special and loved, in a sweet, patient way that resonated with each one. War veteran, 3 West Pacific tours, Vietnam. OG hotrodder who treasured his tight group of close friends (you know who you are!) Limited detail here, but he would want it that way. Enjoy life, he did!!
Ronnie was born to Ralph Smith and Charlotte Robertson in Seattle, Washington.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Paige Smith.
He is survived by his son; Brian (Candy) Smith and their three daughters, Jayna, Cari, and Riley and a great-grandson Russell, his oldest daughter; K.C. (Joe) Zamora and their two daughters, Mallory and Justine, and a youngest daughter; Hannah (Ben Trujillo) and her two daughters, Bailey and Alexis, his sister; Bonnie Bell of El Paso, Texas, and his wife Betsy Drake McKenna Jones Smith.
Honorary Pallbearers are the car guys at Skunkwerks. Celebration of life will be held at Skunk Works on June 8, 2025, time pending per family. The address is 1392 SR 209, Clovis, NM.
Obituary written by his son, Brian Smith.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.
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Aulton J Rose Jr. posted to the memorial.

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Phillip Paul Teel

May 21, 2025

Ronnie, I'll miss you. I visited you the day before you passed away. Little did I think that would be the last time I'd see you. I invited you to come visit me. You were calm & pleasant as you always were. You seemed at peace. God bless & keep you till we meet again. I'm planting 4 Italian Cypress trees tomorrow in memory of you. Paul Teel

Aulton J Rose Jr.

April 17, 2025

He will be missed. We both served in the navy simultaneously. He was a good guy.

Bo Williams

April 16, 2025

I´ll never forget Ronnie´s Performance Center. Good times. There is no match for Ronnie´s wit and sense of humor. He will be missed.
Bo Williams

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