Bruce Allan

Smith

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Bruce Allan Smith

Aug 16 1942 - Nov 21 2021

 

Bruce Allan Smith, age 79, of Garland, Texas, died November 21, 2021, at home.

Mr. Smith was born on August 16, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Bob and Opal (Gunsaulis) Smith.

He married LaGwenda (Gwen) Burnett on December 7, 1967, in Dallas, Texas.

He graduated from Richardson High School in Richardson, Texas. He continued his education at the University of Texas at Dallas, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science in 1987.

Bruce was employed at Eclipse Electronic Systems as a Documentation Manager.  Past employment was at Sci-Communications as a Drafting Manager and an Engineer for Satellink.

He enjoyed taking cruises with his family.  And antique exploring with friends.  He and his late wife, Gwen, were avid campers.

He was preceded in death by his wife LaGwenda (Gwen) Smith and father Bob Smith.

He is survived by his mother, Opal Smith; son Scott Allan Smith and wife Claudia, and sisters Merrill Dilley and husband Michael, and Janis Tolley, grandson Jeremy Dorton, great-grandchildren Kymberly and Jackson Dorton.   Also, sisters-in-law Jaquita Bunch, Winnetta Morrow and Rowena Liford, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 26, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., and the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home chapel, with Reverend Matt Henslee officiating.  Burial will be in the Farmersville IOOF cemetery.  Arrangements are with Hurst’s Fielder-Baker Funeral Home in Farmersville, Texas.

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