Hubert Leland Smith Jr.

He is predeceased by his father, Hubert Leland Smith, Sr, his mother, Elizabeth Smith and his wife of thirty years, Leanne Stenzel Smith.

Hugh is survived by Suzanne Smith loving wife of 2 years. They were married in Bernice, LA on May 16th, 2015.

Hugh is lovingly remembered by the children of his heart, his son Clovis Newby, wife Kathy, grandsons Bobby and wife Bethany Williams and Kyle Newby, and his daughter Patricia Newby. He is lovingly remembered by his great-grandchildren, Caroline Williams and Carter Williams. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Permenter of Wake Forest, NC and niece Tracye McCaskill.

Hugh was born in San Francisco, CA on March 5, 1938. After moving to Houston in 1942, he graduated from St. John’s School in 1955. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Baylor University in 1959. From there he furthered his education at the University of Michigan Medical School, receiving his doctor of medicine in 1964. After his internship at Sacramento County Hospital, he joined the US Air Force as a General Medical Officer and served his country from 1965-1967. He returned to Houston where he completed his general practice residency at Memorial Baptist Hospital. In 1969, he opened a private family practice where he would treat in his gentle, caring manner the greater part of northwest Houston for forty years. In 1982, he became a member of the FAAFP. During those forty years, he served as an active staff member with the Memorial Hospital System and as a team physician for S.P. Waltrip High School and Scarborough High School. He was an active member of various professional organizations, such as the American Association of Family Practice, the Texas Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association along with several others.

When he wasn’t treating patients, Hugh enjoyed traveling the world over and there weren’t many places he did not visit. He also enjoyed gardening and took special pride in both his yard and orchids. He especially enjoyed good food, good drink and good friends. He will be deeply missed both family, friends and colleagues.

Hugh’s visitation and Celebration of Life service will both be held at Pat H. Foley, 1200 W. 34th St., Houston, TX. The visitation will be on Friday, May 12th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and his Celebration of Life service will be on Saturday, May 13th at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Timothy Edwards officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be offered online at Pat H. Foley.