Jesse Robert Smith

Jesse Robert Smith was born on September 22, 1929, in Rosenberg, Texas. He passed away at his home in Angleton surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the age of 82. He was one of two children of Dave Erwin Smith and Zudie Rice Smith. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Brooke Alyson Phillips and his nephew, Bruce Smith. Survivors include his wife Monette Smith, one sibling, Frank Smith (Imajean), and his five children, daughter Suzelle Martin(Dan), sons Rob Smith (Amy), Jean-Pierre Farkas (Cindy), and Gaby Farkas (Betsy), and daughter Jessica Phillips (Chaney). Jesse, aka Amper, is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Rhiannon Smith, Danny Martin, Chris Freeman(Kim), Gabrielle Farkas, Cassie Martin, Sabre Pacheco(Roger), Matthew Hubenak, Amanda Hubenak, Shyenne Smith, Tyler Farkas, Taylor Phillips, and his newest grandson, Trusten Phillips. He also had four great-grandchildren: Ariana Pacheco, Zachary Jones, Zander Jones and Zoie Freeman. His nieces and nephews include: Blake Smith, Gail White, and Melody Jacobson. He also leaves behind his faithful dog, Sugar. Jesse Robert Smith was a veteran of the Korean War, the owner of Smith Bricklaying Company for over 35 years, and a diehard fisherman for his entire life. Our Dad was a simple man, no frills, all Texan. He taught us how to work hard and fish harder, how to enjoy the simple things in life, and how to see the best in everyone. He certainly saw the best in us. He thought we could accomplish anything and could do no wrong. He was our biggest fan. We will greatly miss his encouraging words, his presence at all our events, his persistent faith in God and his hard-headed will to never give up. Ringing ever-true in our spirits now - are the words he spoke to us at the end of each hot, Texas, summer, bricklaying day - "Clean out the mixer and let's go home." For the last time Dad, you cleaned the mixer, and you are finally home. You can rest now. You have fought the fight - you have finished the race. You were the best Dad. We love you. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to B.I.G. Love Cancer Care Services. This foundation was established in memory of Jesse's granddaughter, Brooke, who passed away from leukemia at the age of five. Donations can be made online at www.biglovecancercare.org or sent to: 2646 S. Loop W, Ste. 330, Houston, TX 77054. Make checks payable to: BIG Love Cancer Care. Notifications will be sent to the family. Donations will be used to assist cancer kids at Texas Children's Hospital. A special thank you to IPH Hospice for their love and dedication. Funeral services will be held at Angleton First Assembly of God Church - 329 North Anderson - on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers are: Rob Smith, Jean Farkas, Gaby Farkas, Tyler Farkas, Chaney Phillips and Donnie Rice . Honorary pallbearers are Blake Smith and Danny Martin. Graveside services to follow at Angleton Cemetery. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Jesse Robert Smith, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Service Information Thursday, July 5th, 2012 10:00am, First Assembly of God of Angleton 329 North Anderson Angleton, TX 77515 Interment Location Angleton Cemetery 328 Cemetery Rd. Angleton, TX 77515