Thomas Steven Smith of McQueeney, Tx, took his seat with Our Lord on December 11, 2022 at 68 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Walter and Lillian Lee Smith of Devine, Tx, his brothers Gerald Walter Smith, Jr, and Patrick Wayne Smith, sister Debra Ann Johnson, and daughter (in his heart) Denae Erin Enfinger.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Linda Marie Smith; brother Michael Ray (Mike) Smith and wife Linda of Celina, Tx, sister Dana Lynn Hood and husband Tracy of Seguin, Tx, brother James Allen (Jimmy) Smith and wife Jeanne of Adkins, Tx, lifelong best friend and brother Scott Matykiewicz and wife Trish of McQueeney, Tx; children Steven Thomas Smith and wife Stacey of Schertz, Tx, Daniel Alan Smith and wife Danielle of McQueeney, Tx, Lisa Marie DuBose and husband JR of Devine, Tx, Christopher Michael Smith and wife Jessica of Warrensburg, MO; grandchildren Kortney Cannon, Celeste Smith, Kahlie Smith, Jonathan Washington, Clint DuBose, Steven Smith, Brooke DuBose, Harper DuBose, Brielle Smith, Scarlett Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews that he loved like his own children.
Tommy served in the US Navy until his second child was born, and then began driving a truck for Texas Test Fleet alongside his father. He drove for many companies throughout the years, the longest being Parkway Transport (HEB) for the last 33 years of his career.
He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, siblings and in-laws and sharing tales of life on the road and memories of the past. He could tell a story like no other, and his love for family was endless.
Services were held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, Tx 78209, on December 30, 2022 at 1:15pm, under Shelter #2. There was a luncheon that followed at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1530 Kitty Hawk Rd., Universal City, TX 78148.