Michael Leigh Smith

Michael Leigh Smith, 69, a resident of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home. 

Michael was born on April 5, 1954, in Jackson County, Missouri, the son of Van Royal Smith and Bonnie Amick Smith.

Michael had a passion for cooking and this passion lead him to getting a culinary arts degree. He loved Pepsi and it wasn’t uncommon for him to drink his customary 12 pack a day. Music was his favorite thing of all. He tried to pursue a music career in the 1970’s but unfortunately things didn’t work out the way he wanted with that. He was able to meet lots of famous acts before they were famous. He had a love for the Beatles, with John Lennon being his favorite. Michael had a true servant’s heart, as he loved serving his family and his church, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lubbock, Texas. 
 
He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife of 28 years, Donna (Allen) Smith of Lubbock, Texas; his daughter, Jennifer Marie Torres and husband J. Isaias of Lamesa, Texas; one stepson, Benjamin L. Ammerman and wife Christa of Phoenix, Arizona; six grandchildren, J. Isaac Ray Torres, Analia Marie Torres, J. Noah Michael Torres, Shay Marie Torres, Alexander Ammerman, and Maximus Ammerman; one sister, Pamela Howells of Wasilla, Alaska; two nephews Cameron Howells and Travis Howells. 

Michael was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Christopher Smith.

Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, in Walnut Grove Cemetery with Rev. Tad Schuldt officiating. 

Markland-Yager Funeral Home is honored to serve the Smith Family. 

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