Dennis Ray Smith, 80, of Colbert went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 3, 2025. He was born on May 7, 1944, in Coalgate, Oklahoma to Cody Pat and Mary Evelyn Smith.

He married Joyce Jones on July 16, 1966. They were married for 28 years and had two children, Joyce Denise Roach (Smith) and Wesley Ray Smith. In February 1995, Joyce preceded him in death.

He later married Sharon Clouse on September 14, 1995. He gained two children through this marriage, Jennifer Clouse Fitzgerald and Corey Clouse. They were married for 29 years. They attended and were members of Prairie View Baptist Church.

He was a dedicated fireman at the City of Denison Fire Department for thirty years. He retired in 1998. His testimony of Christ was evident through his work and home life. He read his Bible and told others about Christ's love and sacrifice.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great-grandfather, and brother. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they participated in sports or other activities.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Sharon Smith. Children: daughter, Denise and her husband, David Roach, son, Wesley and his wife, Natasha Smith, daughter, Jennifer, son, Corey and his wife, Stephanie Clouse. Siblings: sister, Thereasa Ford, sister, Linda Rivett, brother, Gene Rhyne, and brother, Carl (Junior) Rhyne. Grandchildren: Nathan Roach and his wife, Makala Roach, Elizabeth Smith, Meghan Smith, Korah Fitzgerald, Karsyn Clouse, Averie Clouse, and Aylee Smith. Great grandchildren: Sylas Roach and Sutton Roach.

Pallbearers: David Roach, Wesley Smith, Corey Clouse, Mike Winnett, Mike Mullens, Don Sinor and honorary pallbearer, Nathan Roach.

Family and friends visitation will be Monday, January 6, 2025, 6- 8 P..M.. at American Chapel, Colbert, OK.  Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 10:00 A.M. at Prairie View Baptist Church, with Pastor Jim Parrish officiating.  Interment will follow at Garden of Memory Cemetery, Colbert, OK.