He was born in Hobbs, NM, on September 3, 1945. He graduated from Odessa High in 1964, then served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years.
Howard went to work for Stromberg-Carlson, then Orkin Pest Control for 35 years, traveling the country, and retired as a Region Manager.
Howard was loved by many and his presence will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard E. Smith and Tommie Irene Brock Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 13 loving years, Nancy Smith; a son, Walter J. Smith and his wife Marie; 3 daughters, Geri G. Aman and her husband Tony, Brooke H. Peters, and Jayme P. Smith; 6 siblings, Patty Bryant, Beverly Marburger, Dale Smith, Pete Smith, Becky McNeely, and Judy Smith; his father-in-law, Raymond Windmiller; 6 grandchildren, Barbara Querdo, Riley Smith, Peyton Sexton, Zachary Aman, Hayleigh Aman, and Madelynne Christensen; 1 great-grandchild, Lena Querdo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
