Ronald Morris Smith, a resident of Lucas, (Plano) passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the age of 76 after a 10-month battle with lung cancer. A service of remembrance will be held July 1, 2023 at Chase Oaks Legacy Campus, Plano, Texas. He was born January 10, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas to Clyde and Virginia Smith. He is preceded in death by both parents, his wife Joni and his sister Cynthia Smith. He is survived by his sons (from a previous marriage to Jamie Willis) Matt (Kera), Cory (Giau) and Tyler, his grandchildren McKenna and Zelda, sisters Sue Coder and Debra Hughey (Jim), and nieces and nephews. Ron was forever grateful for finding Watermark Community Church in Dallas, serving in multiple ministries including Equipped Disciple and Re:generation. He also loved his volunteer work at OurCalling, helping with search and rescue missions, participating in community groups and serving as a leader in OurRecovery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to be made to OurCalling.
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I had the blessing and pleasure of spending time with Ron for the last 3 years. He demonstrated by actions and words what a real man is. I will be grateful for Ron’s presence in my life forever. I my condolences to his family and friends. He spoke of his family often. I pray God blessed Ron’s family. I know he will be in some of the best seats in Heaven.
I was able to serve with Ron in many Equipped Disciple sessions at Watermark and his wisdom was very welcome in a situations. He was a calm leader who spoke with courage about what God was doing in his life and how God was the giver of life. Ron could have done many activities after retiring but chose to serve his Lord and bless many with what the Lord was doing through him. Thankful he chose to run the good race. Prayers to his family.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Ron personally. However, through Ms Quinn Cao I knew Ron from her testimony of how powerfully God worked through her friend. Ron’s ready willingness to serve, many spiritual gifts, and effectiveness in ministry blessed many. And Ron’s life—well lived in kingdom work— encourages the Lord’s laborers carrying on in the vineyard.