Tex Smith

William “Tex” Smith, 78, of South Fulton passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Baptist Memorial North Mississippi Hospital in Oxford, Miss.
He was born on Jan. 29, 1943, in Rhoda, Ky., to the late William Frank and Anna Mae Key Smith. Tex was a member of Water Valley Baptist Church and retired from Waymatic after 43 years as a welder.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda LeCornu Smith, whom he married April 11, 1966; a daughter, Lee Ann (Mitchell) Glisson of South Fulton; two grandchildren, Kevin (Amber) Whitten of Martin and Keri Lee (Tyler) Gray of South Fulton; four great-grandchildren, Reece Laine Whitten and Mason David Whitten, both of Martin, and Addison Lee Gray and Avery Margaret Gray, both of South Fulton; and a sister, Mary (Bob) Woolen of Louisville, Ky.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Visitation will be held from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Water Valley Cemetery Fund, c/o Stephanie Pirtle, 123 U.S. Hwy. 45 South, Water Valley KY 42085.
Online tributes may be left at www.hornbeakfuneralchapel.com.

Published 9.21.21