Hugh Vernon Smith

Hugh Vernon Smith, III, known as “Vernon,” passed from this life on April 29, 2015. He was born in La Mesa, Texas, and suffered from COPD with dignity in the final stages of his life.
Vernon didn’t curse, drink, talk bad about people or gossip. Even when he could barely breathe and couldn’t sit in a church, he was always a Christian.
He was a Vietnam veteran and will

be buried in Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio on June 1, 2015, at 1 p.m., with full military honors.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn Abbott, and his precious daughter.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Those who wish to send their condolences to Marilyn may do so at 12202A Dundee Dr., Austin, Texas, 78759.