Lloyd Thomas Smith Jr., born on October 1, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lloyd Thomas and Dorothy Lee (Moore) Smith, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 75.
Lloyd was a devoted family man, known for his deep love for his children, grandchildren, and his late wife, Karen Wise. He married Karen on April 3, 1971, in Allen Park, Michigan, and they shared a beautiful life together until her passing in 2002. Lloyd’s faith was important to him, and he was a valued member of the Park Avenue Church of Christ.
He loved spending time with his friends and was an avid tennis and pickleball player, enjoying these activities in the company of his close friends.
He is survived by his children, Rick Smith and wife Shara of Roanoke, Texas, and Starlyn Goff and husband David of Prosper, Texas; grandchildren, Maddox Smith, Berkley Smith, Karynn Goff, and McKennah Goff; his beloved mother, Dorothy “Dot” Smith; siblings, Iris Welch and husband Doug, and Wanda Comer; nephews, Jim Welch and Brandon Bishop; and niece, Molly Welch. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Karen, and his father, Lloyd Smith.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Fairview Cemetery, 1501 TX-91, Denison, Texas 75020. Lloyd’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
