Baylor Smith

Baylor Bee C. Smith went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2012 surrounded by his family. Mr. Smith was born January 28, 1921 in Uvalde, Texas to Milton Mitt and Elizabeth English Smith.

As a young man he worked for the Street Ranch located west of Uvalde and for the State of Texas Highway Department. He joined the Navy in September 1942 and served on the USS Delta.

He married Ima E. Yancy December 17, 1949 who preceeded him in death November 16, 2004. Mr. Smith was a River rider for the United States Department of Agriculture and a rancher until his retirement in 1991.

Bee was a member of St. Anthonys Catholic church.

He is survived by three children. Virgil J Smith and wife Jan of Roswell, Virginia Darnold and husband Paul of Alamogordo, Ima Lee Mellard of Artesia. Grandchildren Tina and Patrick Garcia of Rio Rancho, Brandi Darnold of Ruidoso, Brent Smith and wife Kelly of Waxahachie Texas, and Meghan McLellan and husband Matt of Roswell. 5 great grandchildren, Shelby, Kaitlin, Trason, Peyton and Macie and 1 Greatgreat grandson, Daxden.

He was preceded in death, besides his wife of 54 years, by his parents, soninlaw, Robert Mellard, 5 brothers and 2 sisters.

Mr. Smith will be laid to rest at a private funeral service beside his wife in Del Rio, Texas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Vista Care Hopsice Foundation.