Ralph Lee Smith Obituary (1936 - 2022)

Ralph Lee Smith passed away on December 22, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born in Lansing to Pierce and Genevieve Smith. He was the middle child of seven siblings all of whom have proceeded him in death. Ralph was a US Army veteran and a retired truck driver. Ralph had recently moved back to Lansing from Lindale Texas. Ralph will be greatly missed and is survived by his wife of 60 years, Merita Miner; their children Michelle Hudson, Garrett Hudson, and Ralph Smith II. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no service held. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution to elaracaringhospicefoundation.org.