Larry was born to Leonard Smith and Evelyn Smith, on March 15, 1949, in Pasadena, Texas. He graduated from Channelview High School in 1968.
The “Be Boppin, Soda Poppin, Rice Paddy Daddy” is survived by his children: son, Kelly Smith and his wife Dorothy Smith, grandchildren Madison, Madalyn and Kaleb; daughter, Lana Chase and her husband Stephen Chase, and grandchildren Riley, Wyatt and Miah. He also leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: brother, Danny Smith; sister, Twiliah Cupps and spouse James Cupps; and sister, Connie Payte, along with numerous loved nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Evelyn Smith, brother-in-law Gerald Payte,
sister-in-law Cindy Smith, as well as his grandparents.
Larry worked as a maintenance supervisor for the University of Houston and was also a carpenter, boiler maker, and worked countless other crafts. Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, telling stories (fertilizing), making people laugh, winning Texas Hold’em and encouraging Jesus’s love.
A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, 7/12/23 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Earthman Baytown Funeral Home in Baytown, Texas. A Chapel Service to be held on Thursday, 7/13/23, at 10 am, also at Earthman Baytown. Graveside to follow at Earthman Memory Gardens Cemetery in Baytown.
The family would like to thank all of those who have loved, assisted, and visited Larry, making his life a joy to live the past 74 years.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Smith family may be shared at www.earthmanbaytown.com
