Mitchell Ross Smith, 75, of China Spring passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. He was born January 31, 1947, in Waco.
Memorial Service: 10 AM Friday, December 16, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
He was full of love and generosity, if you needed the shirt off his back, it was yours. He had a deep love for his dogs and always had a dachshund by his side. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran, and a loyal L3 employee until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Terry Jo Smith; father, Malcolm Smith; mother, Mardelle Krebbs; brother, Wayne Smith; and grandson, Layton Lee Smith.
He is survived by son, Michael Smith and wife Dee Ann of Republic, MO; daughter, Sherry Beeman and husband Robert of China Spring, TX; sister in law, Missy Waters; niece, Abby Waters; grandchildren, Haley, Austin, Makayla, Avori, Addison Smith, JoLee and Jake Beeman; great-grandson, Liam; his beloved cousins, Debbie and Kenny Baird and Carla and Jay Frazier; and the one that misses him most, his little dachshund, Presley.
Mitchell will be greatly missed.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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This moment it’s always so sad. May you all find peace and comfort in his memory while you go forward. You have my condolences.
Sherry , I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless.
Jason Stewart
Dear Sherry and Family,
We cannot begin to imagine your grief, but here’s what we do know.
As you go through the pain of yet another loss, and although we are far apart, we hold your hand in love, gently cuddle you in our arms of prayer, and ask God to send you ministering angels to give you peace.
All our love,
Rod and Kay
Well God has taken a great guy, I didn’t know Mitch like the family and friends that surrounded him. I knew his wife’s family, she was my first cousin. I send my deepest prayers and condolences in God’s name amen 🙏