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In Memory

Richard Smith (Coach)

Richard Smith (Coach)

Smith, Richard E.

Aug. 19, 1927 - Sept. 30, 2017

Coach Richard E. Smith, age 90, peacefully left his home on earth to be with our Almighty God on September 30, 2017. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 6, at Western Heights Baptist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 7, with Pastor Bruce Worley officiating at Western Heights Baptist Church, 6301 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX, 76710.

Richard was born in Elm Mott, Texas, and attended school and played football for Waco High School. He entered the U.S. Army in 1946 and served our country until he headed to college in 1950. His coaching and teaching career spanned over 40 years at various high schools in Texas.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jane Beal; sons, Rick Smith and Spencer Smith; and mother, Sybil Hutcheson.

He is survived by Nancy Rebecca, wife of 30 years; son, Adrian Smith; daughters, Sharon Barak (James) and Monica Albers (Tom); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated: Western Heights Baptist Missions, Alzheimer's Association and Baylor Scott and White Hospice.