Elton Leroy Smith, age 81, of Mesquite, TX went to be with his Lord on May 2, 2024. He was born on April 6, 1943, in Gilmer, TX to Elbert L and Minnie Mae Smith. Elton graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1961. He married Alva Nell Williams on August 1, 1963. Their son, Stephen Smith, was born in April 1967. Their daughter, Scharlotte Smith Mendoza, was born in January 1970. Elton led a full life filled with love and success. He worked at Williams Paint and Body for over 40 years as an auto body technician. Elton enjoyed fishing, going to gun shows, old cars and spending time with family, friends, and his three grandchildren who he loved dearly.
Elton will be deeply missed by everyone who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Minnie Mae Smith and niece, Cindy Davis. Elton is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Nell Smith of Mesquite, TX; children: Stephen Smith and wife, Holly Smith of Terrell, TX and Scharlotte Mendoza and husband, Sid Mendoza, of Lewisville, TX; grandchildren: Sierra Smith, Sydney Mendoza and Weston Yates; brother: Charles Smith of Terrell, TX; brother in law and sister in law: Wayne and Evelyn Williams of Poetry, TX; Nephews: Brent Williams and wife, Susan Williams, of Mesquite, TX and Clayton Williams of Poetry, TX.
A visitation for Elton will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Anderson-Clayton-Gonzalez Funeral Home, 1111 Military Pkwy, Mesquite, Texas 75149. A graveside service will occur Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Paron Cemetery, 4020 FM 1795, Hawkins, Texas 75765.
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