Joe Edd Smith was born July 30, 1933 in Apple Springs, TX to Simon and Jessie Smith and passed away May 23, 2020 at his home in Crandall, TX. Joe is survived by his loving wife Edith Mae Smith, children: Jimmy and Marilyn Weaver, Timothy and Jannine Smith, Tracy and Tammy Smith and Darrell and Pamela Slusser, 12 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren and by one sister, Clemmie Nelwyn Gray. He is preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.
Joe graduated from Wells High School where he was active in basketball. He served his country in 1951 with the United States Air Force with Honorable Discharge. He retired from Western Electric and AT&T and played on Bowling teams. He was a Deacon at the Danieldale Church of Christ and was faithful to his religion all his life. He was a Great man, Great husband and a Great Dad.