With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Harold W. Smith (Columbus, Texas), born in West Frankfort, Illinois, who passed away on January 9, 2020 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl G. Smith and Ruth Williams Smith; his son Mike Smith; and his stepgrandson Kirby Adams. He is survived by : his wife Ann; his children, Debbie Perkins (Ralph) and Dan Smith (Lisa); his sister Joyce Flannery; his stepsons, DeGraaf Adams and Will Adams; his grandsons, Scott Perkins, Michael Smith and Samuel Smith; and his nephews, Christopher Smith, Randy Smith and Bryan Smith. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 367, Columbus, Texas 78934.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henneke Funeral Home

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May 28, 2020

Phil Wilson wrote a sympathy message

“I did not know Hal Smith, but as a 12 year old baseball fan I will always remember his game 7, 3 run world series homer against the Yankees. This was truly one of the great clutch moments in baseball history.”

January 10, 2020

Clay Marston wrote a sympathy message

“We wish to offer our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, all other relatives, life long teammates, associates, friends and many fans of hal smith upon his departure from the scene ... Hal was one of those who are so often now referred to today as " the backbone of the game ", between the older era of the pre-1950s to the next newer era after the 1970s ... For all those who ever knew, met or spoke to him, hal smith will be remembered forever. - remembrance -”