J. J.M. M. Smith

from this world January 3, 2013. He was a gentle and kind man who

loved life to the fullest while always committed to his wife and

family. He was a man grounded in the Christian teachings of faith,

hope and love.

J.M. was born and raised in the rural central Texas towns of Kosse

and Groesbeck. He attended Abilene Christian College, graduating

in 1940. While attending ACC, he met and married Kleta Belle (Skeet) Holt.

Shortly thereafter, he honorably served his country in Army Air Corp.

After the war, he and his bride settled in Houston, Texas to enter

business and where they remained to raise their growing family.

After the passing of his first wife, J.M. married Doris Stewart and

they spent thirty happy years together.

J.M. always had a wide range of interests in addition to the auto

supply business he established. He was involved in the activities

of his church, was a gourmet cook, loved fishing, reading and

especially travelling all over the world. J.M. inspired his family

and friends with his faith, his outgoing nature, and his winning

smile. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

J.M. is survived by his children Jana and David Clack of Argyle,

Texas, Stan and Sherria Smith of Houston, Texas, Lynn and

Laurie Smith of Crystal River, Florida, and Bob and Myra Snider

of Houston, Texas. Grandchildren include Lara and Pat Wadlington

of Coppell, Texas, Jamie and Kyle Roberts of Argyle, Texas, Dana

Dana and Bryan McCaleb of Keller, Texas, Ami Brigman of Frisco,

Texas, Leah and Louis Mexia of Houston, Texas, Ryan, Reid, and

Jay Snider of Houston, Texas, He was also survived by twelve

great grandchildren and brother, Travis and Maxine of Abilene, Texas.

Visitation with family and friends is to be held Sunday evening,

January 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home

13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be

held Monday, January 7, at 10:00 a.m. at Brookside.