Billy Mike Smith, 69, went to be with his lord and savior Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Funeral services will be held at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home, 730 Clarksville St., Paris, Texas.
Mike was born on March 15th, 1952 in Paris, Texas to Billy and Joyce Smith. He graduated from Paris High School in 1970. On July 27th, 1973 he married Peggy Rae Scott in Plainview, Texas. Mike worked professionally as a tax preparer and bookkeeper for over 45 years in Paris. In the early 1980’s Mike and his family moved to Powderly, Texas and soon became a member of the Powderly Volunteer Fire Department where he served his community until his passing.
Mike had a passion for deer hunting and loved fishing with his family. He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed crafting with wood.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother Joyce and his sister Debbie. He is survived by his wife Peggy, his son Billy Ray and wife Kristi, daughter Jennifer, son Zack, father Billy Earl, grandchildren Rayleigh, Savannah, Gracie and Jayden, great grandson Easton and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
