MSgt. (Retired) A. W. “Smitty” Smith entered eternal life Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home with family by his side.
Mr. Smith was born December 14, 1927 the son of Daniel and Lillie (Cochran) Smith in Gadsden, Alabama. He married the love of his life, Bertha Jeanean “Jean” Woods, December 11, 1948 at Perrin Field in Denison. He retired as a Master Sargent after serving his country proudly in U. S. Air Force for over 20 years. He later worked for Austin College for 20 years as a shop foreman and was former choir director at East Baptist Church for four years. He loved his family and the Lord. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. A. W. enjoyed singing for his church and karaoke, and driving cars for local dealerships. Although his passing leaves a void in our lives he will live on forever in our hearts.
Mr. Smith leaves behind his beloved family, wife of 69 years, Jean Smith of Denison, TX; daughters, Vicki Lowell and husband, Werdna of Denison, TX; Debbie Mullens and husband, Donal of Colbert, OK; Tonya George and husband, Kenneth of Pottsboro, TX; grandchildren, Stephanie Thompson and husband Michael of Sherman, Christine Peterson and husband Justin of Tom Bean, Brandon Lowell and wife Candice of Colbert, OK, Dana Waddle and husband Cody of Sherman and Daniel Mullens of Colbert, OK; 11 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; sisters, Elouise Gulledge of Hokes Bluff, AL; and Kattie Thomason of Wetumpka, AL and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lillie Smith, sisters, Marion Abernathy and Betty Inez Hart.
Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery with full military honors. Family visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Fisher Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Southside Baptist Bldg. Fund, 3500 Park Ave., Denison, TX 750203 or Guardian Hospice, 2009 Independence Dr., Suite 100, Sherman, TX 75090.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home in Denison.


On Thursday, November 14, 2019, Bertha Jeanean "Jean" Smith, 90, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus.
Mrs. Smith was born July 12, 1929 in Denison, Texas, daughter of Samuel and Lela Mae Burkman Woods.  She married the love of her life, A.W. "Smitty" Smith, December 11, 1948 at Perrin Field in Denison.  Over the years, Jean worked at  Hoyts Fabrics, Burtis and Kingston Drugs.  Jean enjoyed playing bridge with her friends.  She loved her family dearly and cherished their time together.  Jean enjoyed making her delicious pies for those she loves.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Mrs. Smith leaves behind her daughters, Vicki Lowell and husband, Werdna, of Denison, Texas; Debbie Mullens and husband, Donal, of Colbert, Oklahoma; Tonya George and husband, Kenneth, of Pottsboro, Texas; grandchildren, Stephanie Thompson and husband, Michael, of Sherman; Christine Peterson and husband, Justin, of Tom Bean; Brandon
Lowell and wife, Candice of Colbert, Oklahoma; Dana Waddle and husband, Cody, of Sherman; and Daniel Mullens of Colbert, Oklahoma; 11 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Elouise Gulledge, Kattie Thomason, both of Alabama; many nieces, nephews and dear longtime friends, Dorothy Morris and Jo Parsons, both of Denison.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Lea Mae Woods; husband, A.W. "Smitty" Smith; sister, June O'Glee; and brothers, Vincent "Nub" Woods and Peter Bob Woods.
Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2019 at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Taylor officiating.  Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Chase Parsons, Justin Peterson, Daniel Mullens, Cody Waddle, Mason Thompson and Brandon Lowell.  Honorary pallbearers were Michael Thompson, Trenten Thompson, Scott O'Glee, Easton Lowell, Gary Gentry, Adam Martin, and George Chapman.  Arrangements were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home.
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