Vernon LeRoy Smith's Obituary
Vernon Smith, 82, previously from Big Spring TX, died in Arlington, TX on October 31, 2023.
Vern was born in Morrison, IL in 1941 to Lyle and Marianna Smith. He grew up in Fulton, IL, moving to Texas in 1991. Vern retired from TDCJ.
Vern was preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Marianna and brothers Richard and Kenneth, and is survived by his wife of 40 years Juanita Smith, daughter Laurie (Scott) Hergenrader, son Rick (Mary) Smith, daughter Linda (Bruce) Firnhaber, and daughter Melinda (Lucas) Lopez. Many wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Lopez Family Home 10 Watergrove Ct, Mansfield, TX on Saturday, November 18th at 2:00 PM
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