Stewart Lee Smith, 77, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Longview. Stewart was born May 2, 1943 in Longview, Texas to Alford James Smith and Lovie Juanita Johnson Smith. He served honorably in the Navy attaining the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. Stewart was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Nelson and Alford Smith; and step-father, Gene Nelson. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Barbara Smith; son, Steven Smith; daughters, Lesa Evans and her husband, David and Cheryl Harbuck; brothers, Terry Nelson and his wife, Debbie, Bruce Nelson, Alan Nelson and his wife, Kristi, and Dennis Nelson and his wife, Jodie; sister, Nancy Portz and her husband, Frank; grandchildren, Garrett and Rylan Smith, Justen Hubbard, Sarah Martin, Christina Sanchez, Josh Dunn, April Payne, Ben Evans, and Katie Evans; and 12 great grandchildren.