Grady R. Smith, 60, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, August 9, 2001, in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, August 13, 2001, at the First Baptist Church Chapel, Big Spring. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Bandera, Texas and married Judy Parrish on June 3, 1974 in Lovington, New Mexico. Mr. Smith was director of equipment services for the City of Odessa for twenty-three years until his retirement on June 30, 1998. He enjoyed life and was devoted to his family, which he took care of with all his heart and soul. He never met anyone who didn't like him and will be missed very much. Mr. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church of Big Spring and previously a member of Temple Baptist Church of Odessa. He served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1970. Survivors include his wife, Judy Smith of Big Spring; one grandson, Michael Andrew Smith of Big Spring; one granddaughter, Channa Smith of Big Spring; three sons, Grady Malcolm Smith of Lubbock and Michael Smith and Jeffrey Smith both of Odessa; one daughter, Penny Hopkins of Talladega, Alabama; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grady N. Smith of Schertz; one sister, Linda Smith of Schertz; one niece, Shelley Delgado of Moore; one nephew, Kevin Delgado of San Antonio and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Sandra Delgado on September 24, 1991. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, % Lucy Bonner, P.O. Box 2121, Big Spring, Texas 79721-2121. The family will receive friends from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,
