George O. Smith went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2020 in Bastrop, Texas. George was born March 26, 1931 in Lester, West Virginia to Owen and Mary Helen Smith. He was married to the love of his life Helen Gay Smith for 40 years. He is preceded in death by his son Steve Burton. He is survived by his wife: Helen Gay Smith, Children: Linda Burton, Bill and wife Cindy Burton and Kathy Burton; Grandchildren: Bryan Burton and wife Krystel and Brittany Burton; Great-Grandchildren: Caleb and Kourtney Burton; sister Helen Burnside; several nieces and nephews in the Florida area. George retired from the U.S. Army after 26 years of Service and was awarded 4 Purple Hearts and numerous Military Accommodations. He was a man of strong Christian values and excellent role model for all to live by. George had a deep love for God and his family.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on January 14, 2020 at Funeraria del Angel Roy Akers with Alan Madera officiating. Interment will follow at Mission Lockehill Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.