Funeral services for Mr. Ervin Smith, Jr., age 84, of Diana, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the New Diana High School Auditorium, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City. Mr. Smith will lie in state from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City.
Ervin Smith, Jr. was born in Upshur County, Texas on September 9. 1939. He was one of ten children born to the late Ervin and Alta D. Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and three sisters. He departed this earthly life on January 23, 2024 at Trinity Mother Francis in Tyler, Texas.
Ervin accepted Christ at an early age and united with Snow Hill Baptist Church. He received his education at Mt. Enterprise School. After which, he joined the workforce and dedicated his life to working and serving his community. He worked for T&N for many years before deciding to become an entrepreneur. He explored many business ventures before deciding on the mechanic business. He owed and operated Ervin’s Garage & Wrecker Service until God saw fit to give him his rest. He dedicated his time in business to serving the Diana Community as well as the surrounding areas. Ervin made many lifelong friends, leaving lasting memories along the way.
Ervin married Hazel Jimmerson on May 23, 1956 and she preceded him in death. To this union five children were born.
He later married Henrietta Smith in 1984 and to this union one child was born.
Ervin will be joining his parents, Ervin, Sr. and Alta D. Smith; along with one son, Kenny Smith; one daughter, Brenda Smith; four brothers, Arthur, Leonard, John Albert, and Bobby Smith; and three sisters, Lucille, Doris, and Ruth in heaven.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 39 years, Henrietta Smith; three sons, Jerry (Vivian) Smith, Douglas (Shaneika) Wilson, and Ervin, III; two daughters, Shirley Smith and Sandra Smith; two brothers, Eddie (Emma) Smith and Otis Smith; one sister, Barbara Borens; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Services
Funeral Ceremony: February 3, 2024 11:00 am
New Diana High School Auditorium
11826 TX-154
Diana, Texas 75640
In State: February 2, 2024 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Ore City
109 Highway 259
Ore City, Texas 75683
(903) 968-0539
https://www.reeder-davis.com/
My family has been good friends with the Smith family even before Ervin Jr. Wes born. His father, Ervin Sr and mother were friends as well S valuaded customers of my families business, Louie Covin. May our good and merciful God be with all you good people at this difficult time.
The Sayles Family
You and all your loved ones are in our prayers that you will trust in Him who will not leave you and that you will hold to God’s unchanging Hands.
Love ya Nickie and Lauren
Elaine Blackmon
He is with his son Kenny who left us way too early.
Last time I spent at their house, I filmed him & Jerry Wayne laughing at all the tall tells being told on the patio. No one knew I was recording. It was a joyish time.
He’s in God’s hands.
Prayers for his family during this time and for the days ahead.
One of the first people I met in Diana.
He and Roger been friends for over 57 years. Roger thought of him like a brother.
He was a big part of Diana and will be missed
Prayers to the family
R.I.P. Uncle Ervin you will be truly missed, and I will continue praying for my Auntie and my cousins.
Love your Neice Nikita
Lynn Brown and Kay Fuller
My home town is Diana, Texas and I have known Ervin for many years.
He is a legend around there and I know he will be missed by so many.
Mary Martin Eisel (Martha’s sister)
Addison, Pennsylvania
My sincere condolences to the Smith Family. Trust in God and he will take care of you. Continued Prayers!!
My condolences to the family of Ervin Smith Jr. we were school mates for most of our school years from 1947- 1956. My prayers are for the comfort of the family at such a time as this.
Condolences and prayer for family.
Ervin was a true friend to our community & to the Coston family. Car trouble or other things & in a bind, call Ervin.
Mr. Ervin has been such a huge part of this community my entire life. My mother & grandma loved him and his wife dearly.
Mother would only trust him with her vehicles for so many years & grandma always made sure they were one of the first families that got their candy tray every Christmas!
He will definitely be missed by so many
💙Genia Capps