It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Earnest Smith of Bedford, Texas, who passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Earnest Smith to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Edwin and Kathryn Gladman Smith; and his sisters, Nancy Reames and Mattie Ruth Hillier. He is survived by: his wife Trevanion Mixon Smith; his children, Stephen Smith (Kimberly) and Suzanne Jones; his grandchildren, Kayleigh (Dillan Henegar), Tyler (Haley Smith), Jonathan Jones and Wesley Jones; his great grandchild Kinsleigh Henegar; his brother-in-law Ronald Hillier; and his sibling's children, Rhonda (Fred Carriker) and Craig (LeAnn Hillier).
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Salado Cemetery.