Tony Smith

Obituary of Tony Smith

Tony Smith, 52, passed away in the early hours of Friday, October 21,2022 at Northwest Medical Center. Tony was born November 3rd in Kingsville Texas, the second son of Louella and Wendy Smith. Tony spent most of his childhood in Yuma and El Cajon playing sports and developing a burning passion for music. In 1994 he met Tara Sill, the love of his life and together they raised four beautiful children; Ryan Sill, Daniel Smith, Alyssa Smith and Jeremy Smith. 

Tony became involved in the Behavioral Health field and selflessly dedicated his life to help others change and better themselves, much in the same way he had. Through dacades of work he touched many communities in Yuma, Tucson and Phoenix by providing behavioral health services and programs all throughout Arizona. He shared his heart to not only his family, but the entire world; his kindness and empathy for others knew no bounds. 

Tony is survived by his wife Tara Smith, their children Ryan Sill, Daniel Smith, Alyssa Smith and Jeremy Smith. His grandaughter Audrie Sill, his only brother Curtis Dale Smith and countless other cousins, aunts and uncles. 

Tony is preceded in death by his parents Louella Pearl Cranford Smith and Falis Wendell Smith.  

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