The memorial service for Val E. Smith, Sr., 65 year-old Enid resident, will be 10:00am Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in the Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jay Custar officiating. A private family burial of his cremated remains will be held at a later date.

Val was born Valentine's Day, 1949 in McLean, Texas to Jud and Georgia (Post) Smith and passed away at home, surrounded by his family on September 14, 2014 in Enid. He grew up in El Paso and in 1967, proudly joined the United States Army. In 1971, he was honorably discharged. He made his home in Enid during the 1970's. In 2012, he held the rank of Commander for the American Legion, Post 4.

Val had a passion for music. He played guitar and was the lead singer for the band, Branders. He loved being with his family and could often be found fishing, camping or golfing.

On October 9, 1989, Val married Merri Wright. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle who never met a stranger and could tell one heckuva story.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jud; sister, Denise Smith; and two nephews, Steve Schram and Donny Letourneau.

Val is survived by his wife, Merri; five children, Val, Jr. and wife, Viviana; Traci; Chad; Melissa and husband, Joshua; Gary and wife, Kristen; seven grandchildren, Hannah; Jessica; Ariana; Alyssa; Alex; Dylan and Morgan; his mother, Georgia; four siblings, Joyce and husband, Don; Dean and wife, Jeannie; Karen and husband, Charles; Renee and husband, Landis; uncle, Gerald "Petey" and wife, Judy; two sister-in-laws, Phyllis and Penni and extended family too numerous to count.

Memorials can be given through the funeral home to 4 R Kids.