Aubrey Gene Smith of Lucas, Texas passed away February 18, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born on March 29, 1958 to Arlin Greer Smith, Jr. and Dora Fae (Leach) Smith in Dallas, Texas. Aubrey was a 1976 graduate of RL Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas. He married Linda Ward on August 16, 1989 in Plano, Texas. Aubrey worked for Plano Independent School District in the Maintenance Department for 22 years. He loved working on cars and was a lifelong mechanic. Aubrey was also an avid gardener and could often be found in the delightful home garden. However, his true pride and joy was his grandchildren which he always loved spoiling and showing off. Aubrey was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved him.
Aubrey is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Smith; children, Stephen Smith, Kelly Richert and husband, Mike Roach, and Scott Richert and wife, Miriam; grandchildren, Sophia Richert, Caden Smith, and Lucas Richert; brother, Allen Smith and wife, Sydney; sister; Audrey Smith; and numerous other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Arlin Glen Smith.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013.