Cedric Craig Smith

Loving God, his family, his church and his community...that was Cedric's life. A proud patriot, who served in the army during WWII. Serving in 5 countries in Europe and being discharged in 1945, he came home to continue his service. He managed to find many places of service while having a long career as chief electrician with Superior Oil company and later, opening his own company, Magnolia Electric Company. He was a charter member of the Magnolia Lions club, served the educational community as member of the Magnolia ISD Board of Trustees, was a charter member of the Magnolia Area Chamber of Commerce and a board member of the Tomball Hospital Board of Directors. He proudly served as the first Mayor of the growing community of Magnolia. A proud moment in his life of service came when the Magnolia ISD named a school in his honor, and he was always there on the first day of school to welcome the children back. Great joy came in serving at First Baptist church of Magnolia as a faithful member and deacon. Serving in many areas, positions and responsibilities, he worked hard, long and joyfully to see his tasked completed... He was preceded in death by his son, Cedric David Smith, his parents, Robert and Macie (Chandler) Smith, twin brother, Sewall Smith, Sister, LaRue Gayle, brothers, Dean, Robert, Clyde and Toby. He is survived by, Wife, Sammie Smith, daughter, Suzanne Yelverton and husband Jerry, Russellville, AR Daughter-in-law, Lynda Smith, Warner Robbins, GA. Grandchildren, Jennifer Horton and husband Steve, Magnolia, TX, Sherri Ashworth, Houston, Texas, Meredith Denton and husband Justin, Fayetteville, AR and David Smith and wife Shannon, Warner Robbins, GA. Great-grandchildren, Jake Horton, Katie Horton, Parker Horton, Alexander Babbett, Liam Ashworth, Ava Claire Denton, Halle Reese Denton and Ella Caroline Denton. Sister-in-law, Billye Smith. Numerous other relatives and friends. The family requests that donations be made in Cedric's memory, to one of two outreach programs at First Baptist Church of Magnolia. Fresh Starts or the College Scholarship Fund. The staff and owners of Magnolia Funeral home are proud and honored to assist the family in this time of loss.

Cedric Craig Smith

May 13, 2013