Ralph G. Smith, 76 years of age passed away on July 22, 2020 in Brownsville, Texas. Ralph was born on January 15,1944 in Sunflower Mississippi to G. B. and Ethel Smith.
Ralph was a graduate of Lynn High School and worked for Baxter’s in Cleveland Mississippi in the late 60’s, left and began farming in the 70’s. In the 80’s he began his own trucking company, in the late 80’s he moved to Texas where he began working for Twin Diesel as their lead mechanic for many years. When he retired, he still worked on Diesel engines for many of Port Isabel’s boat owners. Not only could he fix and engine, he was also a great carpenter as well. In his words “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right” and experience is the best teacher. He was an amazing father, and a great friend to many others! I will miss my best friend ... my dad!
Left behind to cherish his memory is his son, Ralph (Butch) G. Smith; his grandchildren, Justin Smith, Kyle Smith, Nicole Smith, Paige Smith, Sylvia Smith, and Kaityln Smith.
Visitation began on Tuesday July 28, 2020 from 4- 9 pm at Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Los Fresnos, Texas. Visitation will resume on Wednesday July 29, 2020 with a chapel service at 10 am at Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Los Fresnos, Texas. Interment will follow at Port Isabel City Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the professional guidance of Angel Lucy's Funeral Home, 1005 S. Arroyo Boulevard, Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 (956) 254-2099
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