In Memoriam : Earl Smith
Earl Smith - age: 67
(May 03, 1942 to October 20, 2009 ) Resident of De Kalb, Texas Visitation Information: Two Nights of Visitation Scheduled: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22, 2009 Bates Family Funeral Home 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Friday, October 23, 2009 Bates Family Funeral Home Obituary: Mr. Earl Smith passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his home in DeKalb. He was 67. Earl was born May 3, 1942 in Avery, Texas to Claude Lester Smith and Myrtle Maebell Nix Smith. On March 11, 1967, he married Norma Orr at the De Kalb Church of Christ. Earl was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring after 31 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ, the Army Reserve, and the American Paint Horse Association. Earl was an officer and member of the De Kalb Riding Club and a founding member of Four States High School Rodeo Association. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Norma Smith; two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Zane Olson of De Kalb, Texas and Sandi and Matt Crawford of De Kalb, Texas; two sisters, Norma Murphy and Claudene Bohlar; two brothers, Magel Smith and Larry Smith; three grandchildren, Shelby Olson, Ty Olson, and Matti Crawford; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved friends. He is preceded in death by a brother, Mangus Smith, and a sister and brother-in-law, Nonette and Royce Hammett. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Friday, October 23, 2009 at Bates Family Funeral Home. Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Western Sports Arena in De Kalb, Texas. Interment will follow at Pine Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Springs Cemetery. Click Here for Video |
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Carolyn Scott - October 20, 2009  Contact this person
I am so very sorry to hear about Earl. He was a really good friend to our whole family. He will truly be missed. Diann Scott Family
Nancy & David Shumake - October 21, 2009 Contact this person
To Earl's Family--We are saddened and deeply sorry about Earl's death. We are thinking of you. God Bless...Nancy & David
Sevier County Trail Riders, C/o Victoria Paxton - October 21, 2009 Contact this person
Sevier County Trail Riders wish to extend condolences to Earl's family and friends. We know his love for his horses will not end, as he will be riding in the hills of Heaven.
Helen Burden - October 21, 2009 Contact this person
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless. Helen & John Burden
Joe Penney - October 22, 2009 Contact this person
We are so sorry for your loss. We have good memories of the time we spent together some years ago. Old friends are forever friends in this case. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe and Janice Penney
Beth Hawkins - October 23, 2009 Contact this person
You all have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Monday - October 23, 2009 Contact this person
Norma- I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Earl's passing. He was always so nice to me and my sister and brother. I have some good memories of him and you as our neighbors.
Sincerely, Laura(Owens) and Tell Monday (Raymond's Youngest daughter and Alfred and Estelline's Granddaughter)
Laura Monday - October 23, 2009 Contact this person
Norma- I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Earl's passing. He was always so nice to me and my sister and brother. I have some good memories of him and you as our neighbors.
Sincerely, Laura(Owens) and Tell Monday (Raymond's Youngest daughter and Alfred and Estelline's Granddaughter)
Sarah Higgs - October 23, 2009 Contact this person
Sandi- Our family has your family in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Marc, Sarah, Josh & Jordan Higgs
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