Johnny Ray "Poppy" Smith

Johnny Ray “Poppy” Smith, Sr. age 72, of Crosby, Texas, died Saturday, November 26, 2011 in Baytown, Texas.
Johnny was born August 19, 1939 in Lindale, Smith County, Texas to parents; Andrew Crook and Maggie Bostick Smith.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lloyd Smith.
Mr. Smith was a former Texas Ranger, a position in which he was extremely proud to have served. He was retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He had also served in the U.S. Navy. Johnny was an avid softball player and had played fastpitch softball in several leagues around Liberty County as an amazing pitcher. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him
Visitation for Mr. Smith will be Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pace Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton, Texas.
Johnny is survived by his wife Paulette Smith of Crosby; daughter: Deanne Alexander of Austin; sons: Ray Smith and Craig Smith of Crosby; brothers William Smith of Tyler, Texas and Roy E. Smith of Lindale, Texas; sister: Dolly Neal of Tyler; Grandchildren Kristin, Kadi, and Kenady Smith and Clayton and Kirk Alexander; other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.