Birth date: Aug 11, 1962 Death date: Feb 21, 2024
Michael "Smitty" Smith was born on August 11, 1962 and passed away at home on February 21, 2024. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. A memorial with the family will be held at a later Read Obituary
If you were there, you would never forget his rendition at the school pop concert of Desperado. I would usually get two entrees at lunch in the PTHS cafe (cafeteria) and thus, the name of Hungry Man Dan was given to me by Smitty. I hope to see you one day on the other side. For the family: May God give you HIS peace that passes understanding during your time loss.
I worked with Smitty at Swensen's and served as a basketball equipment manager with him at Pine Tree. I have very good memories of Smitty and a few funny stories. Once he asked Coach Ray if he and I could leave for a few minutes one morning to take his truck to a shop. I think he was having indoor/outdoor carpet installed in the bed of his blue Chevy with a bulldog hood ornament. Smitty asked me, can you drive a manual shift. I assured him I could, and he instructed me to follow him in Boogie's car (sorry Boogie!). All went well until we had to stop on Hwy 80 at Spur 63. There was enough of an incline to cause me to kill the car twice trying to get moving from a stop. I looked in front of me and saw Smitty's shoulders bouncing as he was laughing while watching me struggling in Boogie's car. He couldn't wait to give me a hard time.... "I thought you said you could drive a manual shift...." He was a great guy, and I'll never forget him.
Boogie and family - I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
I knew Smitty in high school and worked with him at Swensen’s. He was such a fun loving guy and friend. He was kind to everyone and a joy to be around. We were also roommates in college for a semester. We had so many laughs and fun stories. Plus he was really high integrity and loyal. He definitely impacted me in a great way. Love you and miss you my friend. Prayers for God’s peace and grace for you and your family. Scott Milholland
Smitty. He was a laugh a million, loved his family and was a great all around guy. Working with Smitty at Vallen/Hagemeyer Safety back in the early 90’s was treasured memory. My prayers of peace and comfort for your family. May God bless in this time of sorrow. Stephanie Osteen.
