The Ellis County Press: Community mourns loss of former banker

Community mourns loss of former banker
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Megan Gray on 07/21/2011 13:04:00


ELLIS COUNTY – Former Vintage Bank Owner/Manager Ted Smith passed away
Saturday, July 16 at his home in Palmer at the age of 84.
“Everyone here and in the community is tremendously saddened to hear of his
passing,” said Vintage Bank Chairman and CEO Jeff Frazier.
If you were in the banking community or you held accounts at Commercial State
Bank, Heritage Bank or Vintage bank, you probably had seen Smith at some point
in his career. “He was a great person and businessman,” said Frazier.
Born and raised in Palmer, after graduating Palmer High School, Smith served in
the Merchant Marines and the United States Army.
Before Smith got into the banking business, he worked in the insurance industry
for more than 20 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be sent on Smith’s
behalf to the Cowboy Church of Ellis County, 2374 West Highway 287 Bypass,
Waxahachie, TX 75167 or The Golden Circle, P.O. Box 547, Ennis, TX 75120.
“Ted had a tremendous impact on the community, anyone he came in contact with
was a much better person,” said Frazier.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 22 at 3 p.m. in Waxahachie at the
Cowboy Church of Ellis County.