Harold Loyd Smith, 86, of Orange, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013, at The Meadows in Orange.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, October 17, 2013, at The First Church of the Nazarene in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Steve Vaughn and Pastor K. Ray McDowell. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Jason Smith, Eric Smith, Brandon Smith, Adam Cochran, Mike Feagin and Tommy Seimar. Honorary pallbearers will be the Friendship Class at The First Church of the Nazarene and Bill Garrett.
Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Beaumont on May 18, 1927, Harold was the son of Floyd Fleming Smith and Alita (Broussard) Smith. Harold served in the U.S. Navy and later retired from DuPont after 30 years. He started Eastex Plastics and served for 4 years as president. Harold was an active member of The First Church of the Nazarene for 26 years. He loved his church and church family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Adrienne Claire Smith and Alita Kathryn Smith and sister, Betty Ducote.
Harold is survived by his wife, Grace (Borchers) Smith of Orange; sons, Harold Smith, Jr. and wife Deanna, and David B. Smith and wife, Nancy, both of Houma, Louisiana; daughter, Patti Smith Cochran and husband, Lawrence of New Roads, Louisiana; grandchildren, Jason Smith and wife, Christy, Eric Smith and wife, Heidi, Brandon Smith and wife, Leslie, Adam Cochran; six great-grandchildren; brother, Billy Floyd Smith; sisters, Barbara Cannon and Linda Berger and Mike Feagin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation or to The First Church of the Nazarene, 3810 Martin Luther King Dr., Orange, TX 77632.
Condolences
Tamara Spruell Edwards
October 23, 2013
Grace and family; I just learned of Harold's passing and wanted to express my sympathy for your loss and let you know that you all are in my prayers. You were such good neighbors to have when you lived across the street from my parents in Lindenwood, and we were so sorry to see you move out of the neighborhood. May Harold finally be at peace with the Lord and God bless you all.Tamara Spruell-Edwards
Bob Murphy
October 19, 2013
Grace, Harold Jr., David and Patti; my love to all of you and your families. We have all lost a very dear member of our Circle E family. Harold was the epitome of The Greatest Generation. Hard working, dedicated to our Nation, his community and his family. I consider myself and all of us in that block of Roselawn lucky to be a part of his family. He was a key thread in that fabric that kept us safe, supported and happy. Thank you, Harold, for being there. Sincerely, Bobby Miurphy
Darinda Richardson
October 16, 2013
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May thoughts and prayers from family and friends comfort you through this difficult time. Praying for your family and may you find comfort in loving memories. With Deepest Sympathy, Chucky and Darinda (Certa) Richardson
Rick Thompson
October 16, 2013
David, Harold Jr and Patti, My condolences to you all, your Mom and all the family. Your Dad was a good man and a great friend to all of us on Circle E! I'll always remember, when we were growing up, him coming outside and whistling, in his distinctive way, when it was time for you all to come home. May God bless you all in this difficult time. Rick Thompson
Lindsay Feagin Robins
October 15, 2013
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Lindsay Feagin Robins
October 15, 2013
Harold Loyd Smith was known simply to me as "Uncle Harold". He, "Aunt Gracie" and the rest of the Smith Family have been a part of my family's lives for over 50 years. They were there for my birth on May 18 -- a birth date that I proudly shared with Uncle Harold. When I was younger, Uncle Harold would call me on our birthday just to tell me hi and wish me a Happy Birthday. I have so many memories of time spent with Uncle Harold, Aunt Gracie and the rest of the family. Whether we were swimming in the summers, playing pool in the game room above the garage, or performing my Christmas piano recital in their living room, I always loved getting to visit them at the big house in Lindenwood. One of my final memories with Uncle Harold was at my wedding in March 2012. Both he and Aunt Gracie were in attendance which absolutely meant the world to me. Although a loved ones passing is never easy, we take comfort in knowing that you are in Heaven watching over all of us. I love you, Uncle Harold! Love - Lindsay Feagin Robins