CLEAR LAKE CITY - Joe Tommy Smith, 78, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006.
Celebration of life services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Crowder Funeral Home in Webster.
Joe Tommy Smith, born Oct. 29, 1942, to Idus and Ethel Smith in Wellington, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 21, 2006, in Clear Lake City.
Tom was a captain in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, and received his B.S. in Math and MBA in Finance at West Texas State University in Canyon. Tom started his lifelong career in college administration at WTSU as associate registrar in 1972. He accepted a position at the University of Houston at Clear Lake in 1974 as director of admissions. In 1981 his career at San Jacinto Junior College started as registrar. In 1983, he was promoted to dean of student services and 1986 to vice president of student services. In 2001 he became the vice president for administrative systems development. After a long, hardworking and impressive career, he finally retired in August 2004.
Tom had a few hobbies he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a fabulous cook and grill master. If he wasn't designing and planting in his beautiful garden, he was in his garage woodworking. Tom had a sense of humor like no other. Playing practical jokes on family and co-workers was a favorite pastime. He never could tell a short joke. Tom was best known for his strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. He was committed to taking care of his family throughout his life. He was the greatest father and husband, and will be deeply missed.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved dogs, Kassie and Ebony.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Rebecca A. Snow; two daughters, Kelly Murphy and Ashley Mann of Amarillo; and two grandchildren, Brayden Murphy and Bailey Troublefield of Amarillo.
Celebration of life services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Crowder Funeral Home in Webster.
Joe Tommy Smith, born Oct. 29, 1942, to Idus and Ethel Smith in Wellington, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 21, 2006, in Clear Lake City.
Tom was a captain in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, and received his B.S. in Math and MBA in Finance at West Texas State University in Canyon. Tom started his lifelong career in college administration at WTSU as associate registrar in 1972. He accepted a position at the University of Houston at Clear Lake in 1974 as director of admissions. In 1981 his career at San Jacinto Junior College started as registrar. In 1983, he was promoted to dean of student services and 1986 to vice president of student services. In 2001 he became the vice president for administrative systems development. After a long, hardworking and impressive career, he finally retired in August 2004.
Tom had a few hobbies he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a fabulous cook and grill master. If he wasn't designing and planting in his beautiful garden, he was in his garage woodworking. Tom had a sense of humor like no other. Playing practical jokes on family and co-workers was a favorite pastime. He never could tell a short joke. Tom was best known for his strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. He was committed to taking care of his family throughout his life. He was the greatest father and husband, and will be deeply missed.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved dogs, Kassie and Ebony.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Rebecca A. Snow; two daughters, Kelly Murphy and Ashley Mann of Amarillo; and two grandchildren, Brayden Murphy and Bailey Troublefield of Amarillo.
CLEAR LAKE CITY - Joe Tommy Smith, 78, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006.
Celebration of life services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Crowder Funeral Home in Webster.
Joe Tommy Smith, born Oct. 29, 1942, to Idus and Ethel Smith in Wellington, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 21, 2006, in Clear Lake City.
Tom was a captain in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, and received his B.S. in Math and MBA in Finance at West Texas State University in Canyon. Tom started his lifelong career in college administration at WTSU as associate registrar in 1972. He accepted a position at the University of Houston at Clear Lake in 1974 as director of admissions. In 1981 his career at San Jacinto Junior College started as registrar. In 1983, he was promoted to dean of student services and 1986 to vice president of student services. In 2001 he became the vice president for administrative systems development. After a long, hardworking and impressive career, he finally retired in August 2004.
Tom had a few hobbies he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a fabulous cook and grill master. If he wasn't designing and planting in his beautiful garden, he was in his garage woodworking. Tom had a sense of humor like no other. Playing practical jokes on family and co-workers was a favorite pastime. He never could tell a short joke. Tom was best known for his strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. He was committed to taking care of his family throughout his life. He was the greatest father and husband, and will be deeply missed.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved dogs, Kassie and Ebony.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Rebecca A. Snow; two daughters, Kelly Murphy and Ashley Mann of Amarillo; and two grandchildren, Brayden Murphy and Bailey Troublefield of Amarillo.
Celebration of life services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Crowder Funeral Home in Webster.
Joe Tommy Smith, born Oct. 29, 1942, to Idus and Ethel Smith in Wellington, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 21, 2006, in Clear Lake City.
Tom was a captain in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971 and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, and received his B.S. in Math and MBA in Finance at West Texas State University in Canyon. Tom started his lifelong career in college administration at WTSU as associate registrar in 1972. He accepted a position at the University of Houston at Clear Lake in 1974 as director of admissions. In 1981 his career at San Jacinto Junior College started as registrar. In 1983, he was promoted to dean of student services and 1986 to vice president of student services. In 2001 he became the vice president for administrative systems development. After a long, hardworking and impressive career, he finally retired in August 2004.
Tom had a few hobbies he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a fabulous cook and grill master. If he wasn't designing and planting in his beautiful garden, he was in his garage woodworking. Tom had a sense of humor like no other. Playing practical jokes on family and co-workers was a favorite pastime. He never could tell a short joke. Tom was best known for his strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. He was committed to taking care of his family throughout his life. He was the greatest father and husband, and will be deeply missed.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved dogs, Kassie and Ebony.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Rebecca A. Snow; two daughters, Kelly Murphy and Ashley Mann of Amarillo; and two grandchildren, Brayden Murphy and Bailey Troublefield of Amarillo.
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