Jesse LeRoy Smith

Jesse LeRoy Smith, 85, of Stanton, and formerly of Midland, died on Friday, April 15, 2005, in a Midland hospital. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 21, 2005 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Ranger, Texas with Rev. Paul Stephen II , officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger. He was born on March 3, 1920, in Tarrant, Texas and married Janie Yvonne Ivy on May 22, 1939 in Eastland, Texas. She preceded him in death on January 12, 2004. Mr. Smith graduated from Colony High School. He served in the United States Army in World War II. The couple lived and worked in various Countries around the world. They had lived in Midland for the last 11 years. Mr. Smith was a true family man, as his family was most important to him. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. Survivors include two sons & daughters-in-law, Stanley and Marrianne Smith of Abilene, Michael T. and Jackie Smith of Stanton; one daughter and son-in-law, Rene and Barry Heard of Whitharral; 7 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jesse and May Smith and his sister, Ella Mae Garza. The family suggests memorials be made to: Stanton Care & Rehab Center, P.O. Box 400, Stanton, Texas 79782. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,