His father, Leon R. Smith Sr., was an oilfield superintendent from western New York who was transferred to Texas in 1920 by Pennzoil. PawPaw was blessed with 10 grandchildren ranging in age from 3 months to 26 years. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. His "Poor Leon's Texas Almanac" was much anticipated at Christmas. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. This program is not financed by or connected in any manner with any governmental agency or veteran's or other organization. He was very skilled at repairs and was known far and wide as the 'best handyman ever'. Let others know about your loved one's death. Oops, we were unable to send the email. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Browse Houston local obituaries on Legacy.com. Leonor Chuasieng Lim, age 81, of Conroe, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Dec. 3, 1929 - Dec. 19, 2016 On Dec. 19, 2016, Dr. Leon Smith, 87, surrounded by his family, died at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Samuel Leon Smith (1913-1989) - Find a Grave Memorial Leon Smith Obituary (1929 - 2004) - Round Rock, TX - Austin American Additional Legal Information Regarding Veterans Offerings, CloseAdditional Legal Information Regarding Veterans Offerings, Subscribe to the 12 Weeks of Peace E-Newsletter, Subscribe to the Thinking Ahead E-Newsletter, A Guide to Cremation and Burial for Veterans, Unique Ways to Memorialize Cremation Ashes, A Complete Guide for When A Loved One Passes, The Essential Veteran Death Benefits and Memorialization Guide, California Residents Goods and Services Info. . He had teaching assignments at East Tennessee State and the University of Tennessee before accepting a position with the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 1970. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. I know you are deeply missed by your family. Dr. Smith was known for his wit and ability to handle tough jobs with tact and grace. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Texas Death Records Indexes, Obituaries and Cemetery Burials by County.