Joseph Clark Smith, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017.
Graveside services will be 10:00 am Tuesday, October 3, 2017
at Riesel Cemetery in Riesel, Texas with Chris Silva officiating.
Joseph was born August 24, 1967, in Waco, Texas. He was
preceded in death by his mother Iris Louise Smith; and his brother, David Glen
Smith.
Survivors include his parents, Elmer and Cindy Smith; his
sisters, Rebecca Smith, Billie Brown and husband, Bill and Traci Sykora and
husband, Larry; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Condolences(19)
Shawn Newberg
Cedar Park, TX Saturday, October 28, 2017 I met Smitty over 6 years ago and ran into him many times since. He always made me smile...the EMS and Fire crews in Temple are going to miss him, but I'm sure he is in a better place with all of his pain taken away. I'm sorry we couldn't have arrived sooner.Chris stalik
Georgetown, TX Friday, October 27, 2017 Rest well crazy man! It was a heck of a ride, and you made life interesting!Patrick Arteaga
Killeen, TX Thursday, October 26, 2017James Crawford
, AL Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Smitty always found a way to make a joke or get a laugh out of us even though we were there to take care of him on the ambulance. He will be missedKelly Burks
Killeen, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 May God bless you and grant you peace during this difficult time. My condolences.Devan Menix
Temple, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet and know Smitty. He never failed to make me laugh whenever we would pick him up. There was not an employee at Scott and White EMS who didn't know Smitty. He was and will always be family. The first time I ever met him I called him sir and very quickly was corrected. Everytime after that he always warned me not to do it before I addressed him. No matter the situation he always had a smile on his face. He is missed.David alexander
Temple, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 To the family of Joseph "Smitty" I extend my most sincere condolences to you all. Our people, the folks of Temple FD, S&W EMS and ER want you to know that Joseph was cared for. We always knew him as Smitty. He could get a bit rowdy at times but at the end of the call we always left the hospital laughing with smiles on our faces. Smitty always referred to all of us as his "family", surrogate of course. Smitty no doubt had a hard life in Temple but I do think he knew that he did have a big extended family in all of us that knew him. May God wrap his big loving arms around you all and it is my most sincere hope that by reading the entries from all of us that you know that Joseph was not forgotten nor will he ever be.Elvin Warwick
Rogers, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Rip sir. From the Guys and Gals at Rogers Vol Fire...Asst: Chief 452Cheyenne Knaus
, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Rest in paradiseSuzannah Walton
Temple, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 My heart still hurts thinking of the loss of our beloved Smitty. I remember the first time I met him, it was 5 years ago when I was in EMT school. That day I didn't realize I would come to know and love seeing him on duty. Although he was a little awnry at times, Smitty was always full of great stories, a little vulgar, yet very respectful. It's not often you come across people like him. I hope he knew we all truly cared for him. Rest In Peace SmittyDavid Ayer
Mart, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Sorry for this tragic loss for your family. God be with you all.Bud Wright
Harker Heights, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Rest easy friend. It was always a pleasure seeing you. No matter the time of night I knew I would at least pick you up in a good mood and we would talk trash and laugh non stop throughout the encounter. You were one of the best people I ever got the pleasure of knowing and caring for.Destiny Chavez
, AL Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Rest in heaven! You will be greatly missed!Shea Toms
Temple, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 I had the pleasure of knowing Smitty on a professional manner as a Paramedic in Temple. Every time I picked him up he always had a way of putting a smile on our faces. He would get a little loud at times with his stories, but he would always quiet down when asked. He definitely loved to flirt and gave us some pointers for sure! Haha. After a few years of taking care of him we would drive by and check on him when we could. He was always appreciative of that and incredibly polite to us. He taught us about life and a little on how to flirt. He was a good man and will most definitely be missed. He will forever be in our hearts.Tonja Vogt
Rogers, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Praying for you and your family during this time. Smitty was well known by all of us within the EMS and ER in Temple. I'll miss him giving me a hard time all the time and his funny jokes. He was a nice guy and will be missed by many.Wesley Lewis
Valley mills, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Smitty has friends within our EMS community we are all sadden and pray for you and your family.Cindy Durham
Rogers, TX Wednesday, October 4, 2017 You will be missed.Mr. & Mrs Andy Garner
Waci, TX Monday, October 2, 2017 R.I.P Joe JoeCheryl Dixon
Temple, TX Sunday, October 1, 2017 I am so very sorry for your loss.. Smitty has be a good friend of mine for years. Praying for your family as you deal with this horrific loss.Cheryl