Richard L. Smith

SERVICES: 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Kurt Foster officiating, with cremation to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Smith was born April 11, 1932 in Ensign, Kansas. Richard married Helen Shoemaker on July 29, 1955 in Liberal, Kansas. He has been a resident of Pampa since 1962. Richard was an operator for Celanese Chemical Corp. for 24 years retiring in 1988.SURVIVORS: Wife: Helen Smith of the home; 1 son: Scott Smith and wife Nancy of Pilot Point; 1 daughter: Chrisa Gatlin and husband Jim of Pampa; 3 granddaughters: Raelynne Glaesman of Pampa, Kirby Smith and Lindsay Smith both of Pilot Point; 2 great grandchildren: Carrie Glaesman and Aiden Glaesman both of Pampa. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brother and 3 sisters.MEMORIALS: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Memorial/Honor Program FH, One St. Jude Place Bldg., P.O. Box 1000, Department 300, Memphis, Tennessee 38148-0552 or Shriners International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607