On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, with his family by his side, Gene Smith went to be with his Lord & Savior at the age of 87 years, 7 months, & 17 days. He was born in Cushing, OK on September 16, 1929 to the late Luther H. Smith & Nettie (Niehof) Smith. In 1948 he graduated from Cleveland High School & married his school sweetheart, Christine Brooks, in 1949. They moved to Drumright in 1951 & raised 3 children. Gene was employed by O.G. & E. until his retirement in 1987. Following a tragic electrical accident in 1956, he was an inspiration to all those who knew him because of his faith in Jesus, and his courage & determination to overcome his injuries. He also had quite a sense of humor & delighted in playing practical jokes on those around him. Gene was a longtime member & very active in the Drumright First Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Trustee, & on numerous committees. He also served on the boards of ASC for Okfuskee & Creek Counties & the advisory board of Business & Industry for Central Vo-Tech. Gene loved farming, raising cattle, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family; especially his grandchildren & great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a baby SISTER: Sara; & 3 BROTHERS: Danny – Elroy - & Bill.

He leaves behind his loving WIFE of 67 years: Christine of Drumright; CHILDREN: Cathy Smith & husband Bob of Colorado - Carissa Johnson & husband Larry of Drumright - Phillip Smith & wife Cindy of Drumright; 6 GRANDCHILDREN: Clay Smith - Ryland Smith – Justine & Heidi Johnson – Alissa & Christopher Luetkemeyer – Ashlin Smith – Ethan Smith; 4 GREAT Grandchildren: Kallie & Kassidee Johnson – Collier & Christine Pearl Luetkemeyer; BROTHER: Jack Smith & wife Jeri of Sand Springs; & numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives & friends.

Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 8th in the Drumright First Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmie Don Gibson officiating. Interment followed in the Drumright Oak Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Michael’s Funeral Home of Drumright. Memorials may be sent to: Drumright First Baptist Church Food Pantry – 229 S. Ohio – Drumright, OK 74030. Online condolences may be expressed at www.MichaelsFuneralServices.com.

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