Tim Gene Smith, 79, of Cordell, Oklahoma passed away on December 7th, 2020 at the Corn Heritage Village in Corn, Oklahoma. He was born on February 4, 1941, to Charlie Leland and Jessie Mae (Perkins) Smith in Cordell, OK. Tim grew up and attended school in Cordell, at the age of 14 he hitchhiked to California. He went through a few odd jobs and ended up at Bill Young’s Used Cars where he got a job as a mechanic. Tim met Velma Glea Widner and they married on March 8, 1963 in Wheeler, TX, they were married for 35 years, to this union were born four children: Judy, Russell, Corvin, and JoEtta. He moved back to Oklahoma and made his home in Dill City where he reopened Texaco 66, after working at the 66 awhile he opened Tim Smith’s Auto Repair. Tim was baptized in Crowder Lake on September 15, 2014. He enjoyed working, fishing and playing with his grandchildren, he loved to ride his harley. Tim will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include: Children: Judy Wilson of Longview, TX, Russell Smith & wife Tracy Lynn of Dill City, OK, Corvin Smith of Cordell, OK, JoEtta Smith & wife Megan of Cordell, OK Grandchildren: Brittni Nicole, CJ Jr., Dalton Lee, Dillon Lee, Dalton Reese, and Tucker Joe
Great Grandchildren: Oaklee Lynn, Easton Lee and Corvin III
Brother: J.L. Smith of Cordell, OK
Sister: Etta Elizabeth Smith Collarini & husband Charles of Apple Valley, CA Proceeded in death by his Parents: Charlie Leland and Jessie Mae Smith, 4 Brothers: Dewayne Smith, Earl Smith, Roy Smith and Bob Smith.
Visitation: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home Cordell, Oklahoma Graveside: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2020 South Burns Cemetery Dill City, Oklahoma.