OBITUARY: Ben Troy Smith

Published January 03, 2013 3:20pm by Russ McKee

Mr. Ben Troy Smith, 81, of Coleman, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene.

Mr. Smith was born June 20, 1931 in Goudbusk to Richard Ezra Smith and Mary Irene Bowen. As one of 13 children with two sets of twins, Ben enjoyed a big family. Ben married Jenniev Wood on April 15, 1950 in Meadow, and they shared 62 years together.

He was an air conditioner specialist with Carrier for years, and a farmer and rancher.

Ben is survived by his loving wife, Jen; two sons and daughter-in-law, Troy Lynn Smith of Carlsbad, N.M., Tracy Wayne and Julieanne Smith of Hewitt, three sisters, Inez, Carolyn, and Jossie; two brothers, Gene and Sam Smith; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

The family received friends for viewing on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Walker Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Saturday, December 29 in the Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Bob Martin of Elm Street Church of Christ officiating.  Interment followed in the Coleman City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be offered at: www.tomwalkerfuneralhome.com.