Richard Lee Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 30, 2024, at the age of 83, Richard Lee Smith (Del City, Oklahoma), born in Owensboro, Kentucky passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Richard Lee departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Richard Lee. Though Richard Lee may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Paul Smith and Bessie Elizabeth Smith; and his sister Jody Burd (Marvin). He is survived by: his wife Dorthy Smith; his children, Annette Smith (Raveendra Singh) of Wildwood, MO, Christina Smith of Choctaw, OK, Emanuel Williams of Choctaw, OK, Elgin Smith of Choctaw, OK, Caryn Lou Brown (Theodore) of Choctaw, OK, Tery Shoemake (James) of Muskogee, OK and Ronda Eckart (Shelton) of Moore, OK; and his sister Virginia Richardson of Mesquite, TX. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 1 nieces, and a host of extended family and friends.