Richard W. Smith passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was 74. Richard was a loving husband and a proud father to 4 daughters. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and would often be seen wearing his blue Cube-Aire shirts or a Veteran T-shirt.
Richard is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara. His four children, Tracy Laughery (Tony), Kelly Millner (Chris), Stacy Smith, and Shelly Castanos (Joe). He had seven grandchildren, Justin, Jacob, McCoy, Megan, Danielle, Nicholas, and Brady. He also leaves behind his sister Janice’ Smith- Berube.
Richard is predeceased by his parents Alice and DW. Smith and his sister Marilyn Smith Nace.
Ricks’s famous words to his family and friends “Never let your tank get below half”.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 6th at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds.
12584 Mapleview St. Lakeside CA 92040. Time TBA