Howard Smith

Howard Smith, 84, was born January 5, 1931 to Ferrill and Ruth Smith. He passed away May 31, 2015 in Hobbs, NM.

Howard was a part of the 40th Field Maintenance Squadron. His basic training was at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. He served in active duty in Korea in 1952 as an Airman First Class. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law; Larry and Shauna Smith of Gainesville, TX, Garry and Sara Smith of Jenks, OK and Martin and Shannon Smith of Midland, TX, daughter and son-in-law Gayle and Robert Eads of San Diego, CA, brothers and spouses; Kenneth and Shirley Smith of Hobbs, NM and Bill and Lydia Smith of Glide, OR, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Hardy J. Smith, father and mother Ferrill and Ruth Smith and his brother Jerry Smith.

Visitation

Chapel of Hope
3321 N. Dal Paso
Hobbs, NM  88240
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
8 a.m. 6 p.m.

Service

Memorial Service

Chapel of Hope
3321 N. Dal Paso St.
Hobbs, NM  88240
Thursday, June 4, 2015
10:00 am

Cemetery

Prairie Haven Memorial Park
2201 E. Stanolind
Hobbs, NM  88240