Michael Lynn NeSmith, 60 of Merit, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Baylor Medical Center of McKinney. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Higher Trails Cowboy Church in Merit under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Randy Bird will officiate. Interment will follow in Thompson Cemetery in Copeville. Visitation will be 6:00 P. M. to 8:00 P. M. Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. NeSmith was born in Farmersville, Texas on April 11, 1956. He was the son of Clyde NeSmith and Wynona Morrow NeSmith.
Survivors include his brothers, James Clyde NeSmith and Paul Wayne NeSmith; sister, Camille Reagan; nephews, Matthew NeSmith, Tyler NeSmith and Austin NeSmith; and nieces, Deborah Royster, Nicole NeSmith and Morgan NeSmith. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Anthony Cox.
Pallbearers will be Richard Doan, David Doan, George Doan, Don Douglas, Gary Douglas and Jack Wigington. The family would like to thank his caregiver, Randy Whitsell, for the special care he provided. Mr. Whitsell will serve as an honorary pallbearer.