Dickie Lynn Smethers

  Born to Johnnie Alford and Minnie Charlene Smethers in Weatherford, Texas. 

  Family members: brother, Jimmy Smethers; sister, Mary Elizabeth Smethers; and wife, Loreda Smethers, married January 1, 1987. 

  Preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Charlene; sister, Mary Elizabeth; brother, Jimmy; and son, John. 

  Children: Sandra Yoders (Dwight), Gary Smethers, Glenda Mills (Larry), Pam Huggins (James), and John Sims (Aurelia).  

  Grandchildren: Angela, Ryan, Brooklyn, Felicia, Christina, Ben, Hunter, Lauren, Taylor, Joseph, Kirstin, Gary Jr, Barbara, Rachel, Tyler, Teddie, and Virginia. 

  Great Grandchildren: Tyler, Tristan, Ashton, Justin, Tristen, Mason, Kynleigh, Harper, Raymond, Axton, Jason, Alaina, and Damien. 

  Nieces: Melissa, Michelle, and Jennifer. 

  Dickie was born and raised in Weatherford. He loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren loved their Papaw. He loved hunting and fishing and was very proud to have served his country during his four years in the Navy. Dickie enjoyed playing golf and spending time in the mountains. He spent many vacations in Colorado and New Mexico. He shared his love of reading with all of his kids. His quirky sense of humor stayed with him until the end. 

  Dickie’s knowledge of the history of Parker County was extensive and he loved sharing that knowledge with others. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 4746 in Weatherford. He was also a member of the Bass Club and he was an active supporter of the Kids Fishing Tournament for many years. Dickie worked for the City of Weatherford in the water treatment plant for approximately 10 years and then moved to the private sector water utilities until his retirement from Aqua in 2016.

  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel in Weatherford, Texas.