Marvin Leonard Smith

  Marvin Leonard Smith, 74, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, July 08, 2016, in a local nursing facility. 

  Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Curtis Jefferson officiating. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2016, at the funeral home. 

  Marvin was born October 24, 1941, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Gordon and Lola Dillon Smith. He was a retired self-employed truck driver. He loved to fish, play slot machines and watch sports. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events as well as watching football games with his brothers and sisters. 

  Marvin was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sandra Sue Smith; son, Shorty; granddaughter, Cheyanna; and his siblings, John Tom, Carl, Loyd, and Clyde. 

  Survivors include: daughters, Tamra Tinney and husband, Larry and Alisha Evans both of Weatherford; grandchildren, Kolton, Shawnee, Taylor, Dustin, and Tylor; great grandchildren, Heagan and Kambreigh; siblings, Billie Howard, Patricia Brown, Milton Smith, Jerry Smith, Buford Smith, Debbie Lack, Sherry Robertson, Lorretta Davis, Larry Smith, and Melinda Smith; and special friends, Tommy, Dean, and Larry, Sr.

  The Smith family would like to thank Hilltop Park Nursing and Rehab for the love and care they gave Marvin during his stay.