Lawrence Smith, 93, of Marlin, Texas, passed Friday, April 26, 2019. Lawrence was born to Arron Smith, and Sheryl Young, September 07, 1925. He married Frankie Oneal in 1945, and they lived together in MarlinMarlin were they raised 11 children

Lawrence is survived by 6 children: Lovie Smith, Arron Smith, Genie Smith, Betty Jo Smith, Ruby Smith, Martin Smith. He also is survived by 20 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren .

He was preceded in death by Earl Smith, Eleanor Jo Smith, Carl Smith, Cee Smith, and Shirley Smith.