Titus Co., TX - Obits: George F Smith

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County Pioneer Dies Suddenly At Home in Winfield

George F Smith Is Victim of Heart Attack Thursday

February 25, 1937

George F. Smith, one of Titus County's best citizens, died suddenly at
his home a short distance east of Winfield about 1:30 o'clock Thursday
afternoon,
succumbing to a heart attack. He was working in his garden when
stricken, and was prevented from falling by a member of his family, who saw
his condition.
He was taken into his home, dying in a few minutes.

Mr. Smith was one of the county's pioneers, and was nearly 80 years of
age at the time of his death. He was reared near Winfield, and held the
respect of
all who knew him, because of his honesty and integrity. No one ever
questioned his business dealings. He was a devout member of the Baptist
Church and was
a regular attendant at the services, with which he allowed nothing to
interfere.

Mr. Smith is survived by a widow, and the following children: Mrs. W.
B. Reed, Mrs. Emma Williamson and Ralph Smith of Winfield, Drew Smith of
Mississippi,
Wood and Arthur Smith of West Texas. He also leaves a large number of
relatives throughout the west portion of the county, and countless
friends, who will
regret to hear of his death.

The funeral services was held at White Oak Springs Saturday morning.