Mr. Buck Smith

Buck Smith, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Feb. 14, 2015 in Kaufman. Buck was born Feb. 9, 1937 in Terrell, TX to Clifford and Mildred (Moody) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death along with his sons: Jerry Wayne Smith, James Haggard Smith, and Johnny Smith; daughter, Tonya Thompson; grandson, Joshua Smith, sister, Patricia Johnson. Buck was a man who cherished family, friends and fun. He loved people and was the one who was known to always help and there wasn’t a time in his life that he wasn’t giving generously whether it be his time, his effort, or even, in some cases, opening his home to those who needed a steady place to stay as they pulled through their own challenges. He had a great sense of humor that made any gathering the place to be and his ability to have the most fun made sure that everyone had a great time with great memories. When his grandchildren came along, he was then the best grandfather with nothing but their best interests in mind. They all had Buck wrapped around their fingers and he often made comments that his life was now more than complete when he was with them. Buck enjoyed hunting and fishing and he had an amazing talent to work on and improve anything mechanical. There wasn’t much he couldn’t do with his hands, however he drew the line at plumbing! An amazingly caring and generous man, Buck will leave a legacy of good times and true devotion to his beloved family and his friends. Buck is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sue Smith of Kaufman; children: Terry Smith and wife, Joetta, of Lindale, Buck Smith, Jr. and wife, Joy Marie, of Lindale, Rex Smith and wife Tina of Wills Point and Danny Smith of Kaufman; 11 grandchildren: Mandy, Rachel, Dana, Ruth, Miriam, Brandy, Zachary, Chasity, Ashley, Jacob, and Buck; 15 great grandchildren; siblings: Tootsie Turner and husband, Vester, Marsha Trawick and husband, Jim, Joseph Sullins, Richard Sullins, and Rebecca Heflin as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and a host of friends. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at 1:00pm at Cypress Cemetery in Winnsboro, TX. The family will receive friends 6-8pm, Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the funeral home.