George M. Smith

On March 27, 2023, George Michael Smith, 81, of Longview, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home. George was born on April 6, 1941, in Princeton, Louisiana, to Joel and Ina Smith. He moved to East Texas in 1943, and graduated from Pine Tree High School in 1959. He met his wife, Dorothy, in 1966, and they were married on March 1, 1968. They had one son, Scott.

George was the youngest of twelve. He, as well as five brothers and two sisters, served honorably in the military. He was drafted on November 6, 1963, and was sent to Germany, where he drove an ambulance in the field. He received an Army Good Conduct Medal and a Rifle Expert Badge. He was honorably discharged on December 10, 1969.

George was employed by the Longview Fire Department, serving 30 years. He retired as Battalion Chief in 1996. He was also a 50 year member of Longview Lodge 404, where he rose in rank and became a Master Mason.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Joel Humphrey and Ina Belle Dansby Smith; brothers, Joe, Glen, Jimmy, and Jack Smith; sisters, Melba Watkins, Edith Jones, Katherine Gordon, Dorothy Brautigam, Laura Graham, and Gloria Hale.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 55 years, Dorothy Drew Smith; son, Scott Smith, and his wife Holli; granddaughters, Karlie, Hannah, and Anniston; brother, Gary Smith; sister-in-law, Jo Ann Augustine; and numerous nephews, nieces, and their children.

A time of visitation for George will be held Friday, March 31, 2023, from 5 to 7 PM, at Lakeview Funeral Home, 5000 West Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604. A celebration of his life will be on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Longview Fire Department Retirement Fund.