Death of Don Edward (Smokey) Lotspeich
Don E. (Smokey) Lotspeich passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2004, in San Antonio, at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 27 days, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Houston, TX on February 22, 1934 to Wheeler William and Vivian Irene Donoho Lotspeich. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors are his wife, Louise Elliff Lotspeich of Floresville; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Dennis Nagel of Cuero, Diana L. and Pat Richardson of Staples, TX; sons, Don E. Lotspeich, Jr. of Refugio and Wheeler Lotspeich of Floresville; sisters, Ada Marie "Baby Girl" and husband Dee Davidson, Floresville, Donna Johnson of Colleyville, TX and Darla Pruitt of Euless, TX; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Smokey was initiated into the Masonic Lodge on October 27, 1955, and he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Floresville. He will Lie in State on Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 4:00 P.M. in Franklin Funeral Home Chapel, 914 Third St., Floresville. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 23, 2004 with Rev. Mike Clements officiating. Interment will follow in the Floresville City Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Clay Reed, Chad Reed, Todd Reed, James Timpone, Zachry Richardson and Robert Alan Suggs. Honorary Pallbearers are: Charlie Fuller, Asa Fuller, Jack Bruce, C.W. Daniels and Buddy King. FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME Floresville, TX 78114 (830) 393-0459