Arthur Douglas

"Doug" Smith Sr.

Arthur Douglas "BIG DOUG" Smith Sr. 64 of Houston, TX; passed Jul. 25, 2024.

Funeral Services for Doug Smith will be held as follows (Service #1) Aug. 03, 2024, at The Community of Faith Church 1024 Pinemont Houston, TX 77091. Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral at 11AM.

Doug Smith (Service #2) Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at New Bern Eastern Missionary Baptist Headquarters, 885 Hwy 306 North, Grantsboro, NC. Visitation will begin at 10AM until Funeral at 12Noon. Interment will be in Mesic Memorial Cemetery, Mesic, NC.

Arthur Douglas Smith was born on June 13, 1960, to Clyde Lovette and Mary Branch Smith.

He was baptized at an early age at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Mesic, North Carolina.

Doug graduated from Pamlico County High School in Bayboro, North Carolina in 1979, where he was affectionately known as "Foot" and "Big Doug".

Doug attended East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina from 1979 to 1981. He transferred to Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama from 1981 to 1984, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in education.

Doug was drafted by the Houston Oilers number one pick in the 2nd round, but he signed to play with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL) from 1984 to 1985. Doug played with the Houston Oilers in the National Football League (NFL) from 1985 to 1993 as a Defensive Tackle.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents Clyde Lovette Smith and Mary Branch Smith. Three brothers Samuel (Mickey) Smith and Tarzon (Bernie) Smith and Jackie Tarzon Smith. Two sisters, Thelma Smith and Mary Love Smith.

He leaves to cherish his memories, five children: DeNoto (Michelle) of Broken Arrow, OK, Nickolette, Arthur Douglas (Dougie) Smith II, Harrison (Erin), Sierra (Duane) and his dedicated Caregiver and spouse Rebecca "Becky" Smith all of Rosharon, TX. Twelve grandchildren, with two grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way. Five brothers: Clyde L. Smith, Jr. (Andrea) of Florida. Royal M. (Fuzzy) Smith, Sr. (Hazel) of Mesic, NC, Jackie B. Smith (Burnetta) and Bill C. Smith of Wendell, NC; six sisters: Evelyn S. King of Virginia Beach, VA, Velvet Smith, Corine B. Moore (James) of Greenville, NC, Sherline Smith Clement (Ned) of New Bern, NC, Evangeline S. Moore (William) of Havelock, NC, Carol S. Sparrow (James) of Bayboro, NC; four aunts: Alnora Floyd, Julene Cox, Neva Branch and Shirley Smith. Sixteen brothers and sisters-in-laws and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He also leaves behind a dedicated friend Lewis Bell and a slew of many others.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com