Michael Lynn Smith, age 73, of Fate, TX, passed away December 20, 2023.
He was born on November 8, 1950, in Dallas, TX, to Ruby Lee (Brown) DeMoss and Michael Livingston Smith. Michael was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1968 to 1970 during Vietnam; and received the National Defense Service Medal. He married the love of his life Kimberly (Strickland) Smith in Dallas, TX, on November 21, 1990. During his career, he was a Police Officer and a Self-employed contractor.
Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and anything “Outdoors.” Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Mike is survived by his loving wife: Kim Smith; daughters: Leslie Caram, Brandy Steger and husband George, Natalie Wolfe, and Savannah Wolfe; son: Wade Strickland; grandchildren: Chelsea, Kayla, Blake, Michael, Dakota, Payton, Chloe, Jagger, Mason, Bella, Colten, and Maci; great-grandchildren: Nathan, Lilly, and Jackson; sister: Patti Ritchie; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son: Larry Michael Lon Smith; daughter: Shelly Dawn Shirley; mother: Ruby DeMoss; and father: Michael Smith.
A memorial service was held at 2:00pm Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Reflections at Rest Haven Funeral Home- Rockwall location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation at https://www.txwoundedwarrior.com/support/donate-now/
He was born on November 8, 1950, in Dallas, TX, to Ruby Lee (Brown) DeMoss and Michael Livingston Smith. Michael was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1968 to 1970 during Vietnam; and received the National Defense Service Medal. He married the love of his life Kimberly (Strickland) Smith in Dallas, TX, on November 21, 1990. During his career, he was a Police Officer and a Self-employed contractor.
Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and anything “Outdoors.” Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Mike is survived by his loving wife: Kim Smith; daughters: Leslie Caram, Brandy Steger and husband George, Natalie Wolfe, and Savannah Wolfe; son: Wade Strickland; grandchildren: Chelsea, Kayla, Blake, Michael, Dakota, Payton, Chloe, Jagger, Mason, Bella, Colten, and Maci; great-grandchildren: Nathan, Lilly, and Jackson; sister: Patti Ritchie; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son: Larry Michael Lon Smith; daughter: Shelly Dawn Shirley; mother: Ruby DeMoss; and father: Michael Smith.
A memorial service was held at 2:00pm Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Reflections at Rest Haven Funeral Home- Rockwall location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation at https://www.txwoundedwarrior.com/support/donate-now/
