Denton “Weymouth” Smith, Jr., 69, of Houston, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015, in his Houston home. He was born on March 21, 1946, to Rosalie Armantine Snead Smith and Denton Weymouth Smith, Sr., in Houston.
Weymouth spent almost all of his adult life in Houston. He lived in New Orleans briefly as a child, and then moved to Beaumont and attended Beaumont area schools. It was in Beaumont that Weymouth developed many lifelong friendships. He cherished these friendships throughout his life. Weymouth completed his high school years at Allen Military Academy and went on to attend Stephen F. Austin University. He worked as a machinist in Houston for over forty years, starting at Hughes Tools, and then retiring from Allegheny Metal. After his retirement, Weymouth invested in and managed real estate.
He loved cars, boats, and all things fast! Even keeping a running list of every car he owned. He was always working on a “project” like restoring his wooden boat or 1960 era stereo equipment. He was fascinated by all things mechanical. When it came to travel, Weymouth was always ready, whether a trip to Merryville, Louisiana or somewhere exotic like, Thailand. His surprise visits and phone calls will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his brother, Bobby Smith and his wife, Mary; nieces, Virginia McClanahan and her daughter, Leah, all of Beaumont; and Ellen Briscoe and her husband, Jeff, of New Orleans.
A gathering of Mr. Smith’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with his memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His cremation was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
