Sherman Roy Smith

Sherman Roy Smith left this Earth on December 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV of a sudden illness. Sherman was born on February 22, 1935 in Rusk County Texas to Calvin and Margaret Smith. Sherman graduated from Henderson High School in 1954 and attended Kilgore College. He began his career at USI -Axelson in Longview as a machinist where he worked for eighteen years. Upon leaving USI-Axelson, he went to work for Texas Utilities Mining Company where he retired in 1993 to devote his time to assisting his son in the Logging industry. Sherman married Shirley Ann Edwards on November 30, 1957 at the Tatum United Methodist Church, and from that point on that was their church home where they raised both of their children and taught them to love the lord. Just recently on November 30, 2012, Sherman and Shirley celebrated 55 years of marriage with a celebration with their children, grandchildren and close friends.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at the Tatum United Methodist Church in Tatum from 5-8 pm. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012, at the Tatum High School Coliseum at 11:00 am. The service will be officiated by Pastor Jason Taylor and Rev. Frank Vaughn. Interment will follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A-Crim Funeral Home of Henderson.Sherman was a devoted cattleman. He loved taking care of his cows and his weekly visits to all the cow sales. His last two purchases at the sale were ponies for his two great grandchildren, Titan and Smith. He enjoyed the coffee and fellowship each morning at the Tatum Dairy Queen. He loved the Tatum Eagles and the Fighting Texas Aggies. He shared his wisdom and stories to all that would listen. He took great pleasure in selling cows in his children and grandchildren's names and delivering the checks to them. Sherman looked forward to each family trip but his most cherished trip was attending the National Finals Rodeo with Kim, which is where he spent his last 3 days. Sherman is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Smith; son Kim R. Smith and wife Pam; and daughter Kip Smith-Amick and husband Marc, all of Tatum; five grandchildren, Tyson Strong, Trevor Strong and wife Miki, Kacey Powell and husband Chad, MacAlan Kim Amick and Courtney Hartley and husband Wesley; two great-grandchildren, Titan Strong and Smith Powell; and Sparky, his dog that loved him so. Pallbearers are Steve Hutchison, Tom Hutchison, Kelly Hutchison, John Hightower, Rickey Redmon, Ron Reed, Charles Williamson, George Cruz, Byron Henry, Jimmy Rivers, Dan Whitten, James MCCreary, James Daniels, Cody Baker, Raul Salaises, Benjamin Tovar, Moises Tovar, Dennis Williams, Mike Strange, Michael Pinnell, Ray Vincent , Billy Ray Hardaway, Bobby Blackmon, Andy Evans, Wilcie Pelham, Buddy Wagstaff, Ernie Liles, Bubba Coleman and Scott Crawford.Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Sherman Roy Smith

February 22, 1935 - December 22, 2012