Vandie Lindsey Smith Jr., "Uncle Len", 64, of Magnolia Springs, Texas gained his angel wings on July 2, 2021. His final days he was surrounded by family and friends.

Vandie Lindsey Smith Jr was born in Beaumont TX on December 15, 1956 to the late Vandie Lindsey Smith Sr. and Lula Bell Williams Smith. He was a graduate from Kirbyville High School in 1975. Vandie was married to the love of his life Myrtha Barlow Smith for 45 years and to this union were born four beautiful children.

Vandie was an active member and Deacon of Magnolia Springs C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Supt. Jeffery L. Adams Sr.

Vandie retired from Temple Inland/ MeadWestvaco after 39 years. He also became a volunteer fireman for Tri-Community Fire Department in 1986 and later became Fire Chief in 2007 until his passing. Vandie was very helpful and loving to his community and many others.

He enjoyed coaching little league baseball touching many young lives with is words of wisdom, he was known as the "no none sense coach". He loved being surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and siblings. He was known as "MacGyver" by most, because he could fix anything. Other hobbies include hunting, fishing, farming, and traveling.

Vandie leaves to cherish his memories: his amazing wife Myrtha, children Vandie Smith III (Lita), Shanta Smith, Bryan Smith, and Brent Smith. Grandchildren, Terion Smith, Deldrick Spikes, Daeshika Smith, Camelia Gilbert, Rayford Gilbert Jr., Ashunda Smith, Madison Hawkins, Lindsey Smith, Keverly and Kezian Smith; two great grandchildren, Nohlan Spikes and Kartier Mixon; Godchildren Dar'Ranica Barlow and Madison Adams, and special William Cooper. Sisters, LaRue Floyd (Jimmy), Frankie Smith (Jerry)(D), Stacy Smith. Seven Sister In-laws and two brother In-laws and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.