Lowell Ewin Smith, age 91, a resident of Irving, Texas for 54 years, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022at his home. He was born January 4,1931 in Tilman County, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late David Ewin and Mattie Winnie (Eastus) Smith of Chattanooga, Oklahoma. He attended Chattanooga High School in Chattanooga, Oklahoma. He married Leota Inez Huffer on January 30, 1947 in Vernon, Texas. He worked for Dart Manufacturing for 31 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, family member, friend and will be missed. Lowell was a devout Christian, dedicated to living a life that followed Jesus Christ. He was a member of Oakview Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and in many different capacities. He committed himself to a Cross Ministry, where he made wooden crosses and gave them to all that he met. His crosses are now on two different continents and across the United States. He had a talent for making things out of wood and metal.
He is survived by his sister, Geneva Redway of Grandfield, Oklahoma; son, Larry Smith and wife Linda Gale of Hughes Springs, Texas; daughters Linda Kay Elmore and husband Carlton of Euless, Texas; Lisa Smith of Arlington, Texas; three grandchildren, Leslie Privitt and husband Tim; Leisha Streib and husband Gregory; Dave Elmore and wife Sharon; nine great grandchildren, Conner Privitt, Olivia Privitt, Noah Privitt, Adam Privitt, Karson Elmore, Mackenzie Elmore, Matthew Streib, Noah Streib, Alyson Cash; multiple nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his wife, Leota Inez Huffer Smith, his parents, David Ewin and Mattie Winnie (Eastus) Smith, sister Joreen Smith and two brothers, Leon Smith, and Roff Wayne
Smith.
A celebration of Lowells life will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 28, 2022 at Oakview Baptist Church (1004 South Story Road, Irving,Texas) Graveside service will be 11:30 A.M., Saturday, October 29th at Chattanooga Cemetery in Chattanooga, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakview Baptist Church Youth and Childrens fund.
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Friday, October 28, 2022
2:00 PM
Oak View Baptist Church
1004 South Story Road
Irving, Texas 75060
Graveside Service
Saturday, October 29, 2022
11:30 AM
Chattanooga Cemetery
Chattanooga, Oklahoma