Ryan Smith

Mr. Ryan Allen Smith, 38, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Arlington, TX.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel, officiated by Rev. Dennis Jones with burial to follow at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 prior to the service.

Ryan was born on January 22, 1984 in Iredell County to Jennifer Abernathy Storie and James Edward Smith, Jr. He is preceded in death by his stepmother, Linda Smith.

Ryan’s love for the outdoors included camping, fishing and hunting with his Dad. He also dearly loved his family and his son, Lincoln, who was the light of his world and brought so much joy and happiness to his life. Ryan also enjoyed playing fantasy football with friends and was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. He had worked at Taylor Lift and Pump for many years before moving to Texas.

He is survived by his mother, Jennifer A. Storie and husband, Danny, father, James Edward Smith, Jr; son, Lincoln Brody Smith; brothers, Gil Smith, Travis Smith, Ray Goodwin; sisters, Barbara Shaw, Anne Masten, Laura Crainshaw; a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.