Thomas Smith

Thomas Alexander Smith, 92, of Jayton, Texas passed away October 26, 2022. There will be a visitation from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 29 at the Weathersbee-Ray Funeral home in Rotan, Texas. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the First Assembly of God Church in Jayton, with burial to follow in the Jayton Cemetery.

Thomas was born in Jayton to Joe and Bertie (Stanaland) Smith on October 18, 1930. He married the love of his life, Margaruet Jolene Webb on June 18. 1950. They were happily married for over seventy-two years. Thomas was a longtime farmer. He was a member of the Jayton Farmers Coop for over fifty years. He was a trustee at the First Assembly of God Church where he played the guitar for over sixty years. His passion was his family who will miss him dearly.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Thomas Rayford Smith; and one grandson, Ty Gregory.

He is survived by his wife, Margaruet Jolene Smith, two daughters, Tresa and husband Delwin Gregory of Sweetwater, and Deborah and husband Ed Townsend of Amarillo; sister, Imarie Meador; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.