In Loving Memory
Kreggor Smith
9/29/1959 — 4/25/2015
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Kreggor Smith, 55, of West Orange, passed away on April 26, 2015, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, Reverend Jeff Bonnin, and Mr. Jerry Masterson. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 29, 1959, Kreg was the son of Nathan Smith and Betty (Kliesch) Smith. Kreg worked as a systems engineer for Solvay Solexis in Orange. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Orange and an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, traveling, and baseball. Kreg loved being with his family, spending time and drinking coffee with his friends. He was a proud Aggie dad and baseball dad.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward Kliesch, Elsie Kliesch, Murl Smith, Evelyn Smith Traweek, and Maurice Traweek; and his brother-in-law, Rusty Bonnin.
Kreg is survived by his wife, Kim Bonnin Smith of West Orange; parents, Nathan and Betty Smith of Orange; children, Krista Smith of College Station, Kaycie Smith of College Station, and Kody Smith of West Orange; sister, Claire Smith and husband, Cullin of Orange; brother, Brandt Smith and wife, Gloria of Orange.
He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Shirley Bonnin of West Orange, brother-in-law, Jeff Bonnin and wife, Alicia of Lufkin; sister-in-law, Annette Bonnin of West Orange; nieces and nephews, Brandy, Christopher, Aisha, Josh, Savanna, Micah, Gracie, and Rachel; and his extra special great niece, Baylee.
Serving as pallbearers will be Andy Hill, Robert Richardson, Ernie Dyer, Lytle Arche, Greg Wilkerson, and Doug Patterson. Honorary pallbearers are Fred Montgomery, Jay Clark, Terry Small, Clyde Bell, and the TLC Connection Group at First Baptist Church in Orange.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the building fund at First Baptist Church, 7637 Martin Luther King Dr. Orange, TX 77632, Harbor Hospice, 2450 N. Major Dr. Beaumont, TX 77713, or to Global Outreach, in Shiloh Barrow’s name, P.O. Box 1 Tupelo, MS 38802.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, Reverend Jeff Bonnin, and Mr. Jerry Masterson. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 29, 1959, Kreg was the son of Nathan Smith and Betty (Kliesch) Smith. Kreg worked as a systems engineer for Solvay Solexis in Orange. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Orange and an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, traveling, and baseball. Kreg loved being with his family, spending time and drinking coffee with his friends. He was a proud Aggie dad and baseball dad.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward Kliesch, Elsie Kliesch, Murl Smith, Evelyn Smith Traweek, and Maurice Traweek; and his brother-in-law, Rusty Bonnin.
Kreg is survived by his wife, Kim Bonnin Smith of West Orange; parents, Nathan and Betty Smith of Orange; children, Krista Smith of College Station, Kaycie Smith of College Station, and Kody Smith of West Orange; sister, Claire Smith and husband, Cullin of Orange; brother, Brandt Smith and wife, Gloria of Orange.
He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Shirley Bonnin of West Orange, brother-in-law, Jeff Bonnin and wife, Alicia of Lufkin; sister-in-law, Annette Bonnin of West Orange; nieces and nephews, Brandy, Christopher, Aisha, Josh, Savanna, Micah, Gracie, and Rachel; and his extra special great niece, Baylee.
Serving as pallbearers will be Andy Hill, Robert Richardson, Ernie Dyer, Lytle Arche, Greg Wilkerson, and Doug Patterson. Honorary pallbearers are Fred Montgomery, Jay Clark, Terry Small, Clyde Bell, and the TLC Connection Group at First Baptist Church in Orange.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the building fund at First Baptist Church, 7637 Martin Luther King Dr. Orange, TX 77632, Harbor Hospice, 2450 N. Major Dr. Beaumont, TX 77713, or to Global Outreach, in Shiloh Barrow’s name, P.O. Box 1 Tupelo, MS 38802.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Other
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 · 11:00 AM
First Baptist Church Orange, Orange
Messages of Love
From family and friends
P
May 1, 2015
Kim and family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I pray for comfort and peace during this time. I had the opportunity to meet Kreggor 27 years ago and we have been friends ever since. Throughout the years we would go to lunch and discuss our families. I will say, Kreg loved his family. He was very proud of each and every one in his family. These meetings were our break for the day and/or week. Every time we would meet, Kreg always found a way to bring us both to laughter. He was a good man and will be missed. - Phillip Bridges
Marcus M. Shook
April 29, 2015
Pam and I were sorry to hear about the passing of Kreggor. He and his family were a blessing for us when we lived in Orange. We are praying for all of you at this time.
Beth Martinez
April 29, 2015
I remember Kreggor mostly from growing up at First Baptist Church and school. My deepest heartfelt sympathies to the family...May God shower you with comfort at this very sad time. God has the victory...much love, Beth Martinez-Ford
David & Phyllis Hagler
April 28, 2015
Our hearts are rejoicing for we know our brother in Christ is home with our Lord how wonderful it must be for him, free of pain and being welcomed by all who have gone before what a glorious time it must be; I can see his beautiful smile from ear to ear and that twinkle in his eye that always accompanied that smile! God blessed him with the sweetest soul and a gift of always making you feel loved and welcome.
Our best memories of this sweet family is the love they shared with each other and all they came in contact with, loved having Nathan and the boys over when Betty was out of town talk about destroying a cake they could:heart_eyes:
Our family is so richly blessed for having been the recipients of their love, spiritual guidance and friendship.
In Jesus name amen
Christy Landers
April 28, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that the Lord will bring you comfort during this time. - Christy Shook Landers and Wes Landers
Linda Richardson
April 28, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with this family. Kreg was the type of person that you met and never forget. He had a way of making people smile or laugh. He will be missed dearly. Linda Richardson
Janie Greenway
April 28, 2015
Kim and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your comfort and peace. He was a good, good man. Janie Greenway
Janet Mccoy
April 28, 2015
Kim & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Know I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Anonymous
April 28, 2015
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Kreggor Smith.
Mary Beth Derouen
April 28, 2015
Kreg Smith -- what an awesome guy and a tremendous blessing to all of us who know and love him. Dear Smith Family - know that I am lifting you all in prayer during this very difficult time. Love, Mary Beth
Sandy Coates
April 28, 2015
We have lost a good smart christian man. He loved his family and friends. I am going to miss his jokes and political commentary. He was a good friend. Sandy Coates
Anonymous
April 27, 2015
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Kreggor Smith.
Anne And David Payne
April 27, 2015
We have wonderful stories from our son, Steven, about the many fun times he had at the Smith home playing board games, cards, & dominoes with his dear friend, Krista, and Kreggor, as well as other family members. In many ways, Steven considers the Smith family his "second" family. May God give you strength in this trying time.In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,David, Anne, and Steven Payne
James Broussard
April 27, 2015
While I have not seen Kreggor in many years, I did know him well when he was a teenager. I was lucky enough to be employed by his dad and knew the family well. It was always pleasant to be around him. I recently sent him a card and then I got a phone call from him. We talked for a long time and we both shared memories of our younger years. I so enjoyed our talk and look at it as a blessing. I extend my condolences to the family. You will certainly be in my prayers. I pray that you will be comforted by the wonderful memories you have of Kreg. James "Butch" Broussard Channelview, TX.
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