Erling Smith Obituary

The memory of Erling Smith of Port Lavaca, Texas, born in Danevang, Texas, who passed away on July 27, 2024 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hans Smith and Kirstine Smith; his siblings, Mary Smith and Egon Smith; and his grandson Matthew Smith.

He is survived by: his wife Estelle Annetta Smith; his sons, Glenn Smith (Anita) and Gary Smith (Dina); his siblings, Ane Marie Farthing, Harold Smith (Bernadette) and Henry "Chi Chi" Smith; his grandchildren, Nicholas Smith (Erin), Marshall Smith (Lindsey), Nathan Smith, Jillian Williams (Colton), Evan Smith, Kara Hixson (Auguste) and Jennifer Zenero (Danny); his great grandchildren, Camille Smith, Rylee Smith, Audry Smith, Logan Smith, Mattilynn Williams, Addisyn Williams, Brooklynn Hixson, Jace Zenero and Audrey Zenero; and his stepgreat-granddaughter Kendyl Smith.