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1944
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2020
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MELTON SMOOT Obituary
Melton Leon Smoot, 75, of Universal City, Texas, passed to eternal life April 10, 2020 while hospitalized for open heart surgery. Leon was born August 6, 1944 in Poteet, Texas to Earl and Gladys Smoot. He graduated from Somerset High School in 1962. After a distinguished career in the Navy, he retired in 1982. He owned Leon Smoot Electric Co. since 1998. He was a member of the Universal City United Methodist Church since 1987 and a member of the Somerset Masonic Lodge #1205. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, sister Johnnie Williams and brother Phillip. He is survived by his wife Carol Pipes Smoot, daughter Erin Smoot of San Antonio, son Randy and Cynthia Smoot, and grandson Jackson of Dallas, sister June and W.S. England of Comfort, brothers Norman Smoot, and Max and Sandra Smoot of San Antonio.
A Memorial Celebration of Life and Military Honors will be held at a later date due to the social distancing in effect. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Tunnel 2 Towers or charity of your choice.
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Steve and Cherie Klein
April 16, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
J Michael King
April 15, 2020
Smoot family, our condolences to you during this time. Sincerely, J Michael
Margaret Emerson
April 15, 2020
Carol Sue and family..so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs.
(Margaret McMichael Emerson - friend from high school with Carol)
David DeFriese
April 15, 2020
Good times and great memories while at SEA WORLD. A very fine man you are, Leon. My condolences to your family. One of the truly good guys, you will be missed. God bless you all.
Sandy Saunders
April 14, 2020
Carol, Erin and family,
So sorry for your loss. I'm so glad I got to meet Leon such a
kind gentle man. He truly loved his family. Thoughts and prayers are with you
April 14, 2020
Norman,
We are praying for you and the rest of your family during this time of sorrow
Billy and Deborah Cornwell
Karen (Ward) Fox
April 14, 2020
Mr. & Mrs. England,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Mr. Smoot. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
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