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Roy Holliday Smith Jr., 75, passed away May 18, 2008 in his group home at ARCA-South Valley in Albuquerque, NM. Roy was born February 28, 1933 in El Paso Texas. "Junior" struggled with a learning disability little understood or treated at that time. He, without complaining, taught family and friends that love, friendship, and acceptance are boundless and he gave freely to all blessed to be part of his life. Roy Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mildred Smith, two brothers, Ellis and Fred Smith all of El Paso, Texas. He is survived be one brother, Robert Smith and wife, Jan of Albuquerque NM; sister, Minnie and husband, Chuck Emmett of Albuquerque NM; sister, Robbie Jo and husband, Fred Baca of El Paso, TX. Roy had nine nieces and nephews and also nine great-nieces and nephews, a large extended family and countless friends. The Funeral Service will be held at Harding-Orr-McDaniel, 320 Montana Street, The Rev. Bill Francis officiating. Viewing is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday May 23rd. Service in the chapel at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 24th. Interment at Restlawn Cemetery 8700 Dyer. Pall Bearers: Chuck Emmett Jr., Michael Emmett, Earl Smith, Lloyd Smith, George Benter, Phil Montoya. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to ARCA-SO. Valley, 1130 Lomas NE, Albuquerque, NM. 87112.
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