Joseph Wilson Smith II

Joey was a teacher and builder. He loved to fish, archery, hunt and scuba diving. He took up painting and leather work in the last few years.

He is survived by his wife, Simone; children, Keith Hadley (Dawn),Heidy Swank (John) Deric Smith (Mercedes) and grandchildren, Hunter, Jake, Amanda, Alex, Johnathan, Sarah, Anthony, Cecilia and Armando; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Rylee, Preston, Athena; his sister, Jean Holman (Bob) and brother, John Wilson and many loved cousins.

There will be a celebration of life on the West Coast. In lieu of flowers please donate to favorite charity or heal a rift or hug the ones you love.

“I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind. . . that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you’re in the world.”

Services are entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Everhart, 4901 Everhart Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78411.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CageMillsFuneralDirectors.com for the Smith family.