Curtis Earl Smith Jr

Curtis Earl Smith passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born in San Antonio Texas on November 28, 1946. Curtis married his bride in September of 1965. They moved to Houston in 1973 and shared fifty-eight years together. Curtis worked and eventually retired from the Houston Chronicle. He enjoyed playing golf and hanging out with his friends. He loved his family and the stock market. He never met a stranger.


Curtis is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Earl Smith Sr. and Bertha Smith. He is survived by his loving wife Leslie Faye Smith, his daughters – Lana Thompson of Willis TX, Dana Whitworth and her husband Kendell Whitworth of Montgomery TX, grandchildren – Blake Thompson and wife Demi, Ryan Whitworth, Kyle Whitworth, Caden Whitworth, great grandson – Thomas, and siblings – sister Betty Thieme of Lake Hills TX and brother Larry Smith of Hondo TX.

In honor of Curtis, please donate blood or donate to the American Cancer Society.