In Memory

Butch Smith

SMITH, ORLANDO "BUTCH" MARCELLUS III Orlando "Butch" Marcellus Smith III passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on November 4, 2014 in Albuquerque. He was 68. Butch was born to Thelma and Orlando Smith II on June 20, 1946 in Kingsport, TN. For the majority of his life he resided in New Mexico and attended Highland High School. He began working at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1981. While there he held various positions including shop supervisor and leader of the vendor liaison program. Butch was a beloved coworker and enjoyed his years at LANL before retiring in 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Robbie; sister Patt; his daughter Tammy, son-in-law Joe; daughter Alicia, son-in-law Shane; and extended family who love him deeply. Butch is also survived by five grandchildren, Joey, Alex, Marcus, Jordan and Brady who loved him dearly and will miss him every day. At Butch's request there will be no memorial services. Butch will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed. GO STEELERS!


 
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11/10/14 05:33 PM #1    

Larry Wyatt

Damn. Nancy called Butch during the summer and she and I talked about the conversation. There was no mention of any serious health problems.
Butch and I were pretty close during Jr High at Jefferson and Sophomore year at HHS. He lived just up the street from me on Cardenas and Copper.
He, Gene Montgomery and I were in the same scout troop and had lots of fine adventures learning to be 'trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent'.
In our Sophomore year @ HHS we both got motor bikes. Had a great time exploring that freedom together.
I am sorry I didn't take the time to give him a call.
So Long Butch

11/11/14 07:09 AM #2    

David Fish

This is very sad news indeed.  I had hoped to see Butch at the reunion.  My first experience at 100+ MPH was with Butch in his Dad's Jaguar.  We both had a love for speed.  Working on cars made us both happy.  His Dad's shop was a good place to do that.  I shall always remember big Butch and that curly red hair.  He was a fun person to be around.  Lots of memories!

11/11/14 02:51 PM #3    

Jacqueline Markland (Grossetete)

So very sorry to hear of Butch's passing.  Loved his smile and hair.       Blessings to his Family,  Jackie

11/11/14 08:00 PM #4    

Nancy Griffin (Barman)

I'm sorry to hear about Butch.  He sat by me in junior high classes and always made me laugh.  A very sweet guy.

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