Gary Clifford Smith

Gary Clifford Smith, 70, of Millsap, Texas passed away March 1, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 6, 1955 in Bakersfield, California.

Gary was a maintenance technician for Quick Wash for 35 years at the main base in Fort Worth, as well as the locations in Abilene, and Sweetwater. He spent his spare time working on old trucks and motorcycles. Gary met Cathy Massie in 1990 and they were married in Millsap in July 1992. They enjoyed having their youngest grandchildren, Aleecia and Jeanevi “Justin”, spend the summers with them.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Smith; sisters Laurie and Susan; father-in-law, Kenneth Ray Massie; and sister-in-law, Sharon Deana Massie.

Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Cathy Massie Smith; daughter, Sonya Welch; son, Christopher Welch; grandsons, Logan Wayne Welch and Elijah Thomas Welch; granddaughters, Jeanevi Renee “Justin” Welch and Aleecia Nicole Welch; mother, Edwana Odem; sisters, Stacy Valdez and husband Sam, and Lisa; mother-in-law, Peggy Massie; brother-in-law, Ray Massie and wife Terrie; friends and co-workers, David Sykes and Bob Stokes; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Weatherford or to his wife, Cathy Smith.