Roll Call Tribute

Alan Reh Smith
June 27, 1952 – January 23, 2023

Alan Reh Smith, age 70, died peacefully January 23, 2023, at CHI St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, surrounded by his daughters and close friends.

Alan was born to Minnie Frances O’Rear and M. Wayne Smith in Bryan, Texas. After graduating from A&M Consolidated High School, Alan went on to study Physical Education at Temple Junior College where he also played baseball. He continued his education and baseball career at Southern State Arkansas and then returned home to graduate with a baccalaureate degree from his beloved Texas A&M.

After graduation from Texas A&M, Alan managed a number of local restaurants such as Frank’s Bar & Grill, The Deluxe Burger Bar, Café Excel, The Fox & Hound, and the Olive Garden before beginning his career in sales working for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

In 1982, Alan married Beverly Brookes and they went on to adopt two wonderful children, Lauren and Kristen. Alan and Beverly divorced in 2015, but they remained good friends and Alan continued to be very involved in both of his daughter’s lives.

He was very athletic in his younger years and enjoyed a variety of sports including softball, bass fishing, and golf. He loved spending time outdoors whether it be hunting, camping or sitting on a beach.

Alan was predeceased by his parents, Minnie and Wayne Smith; and stepfather, Wayne Todd; his sisters, Cynthia (Kirk) and Karen (Danny).

He is survived by his daughters, Lauren Smith of College Station and Kristen Smith of Granbury; along with four grandchildren who he dearly loved. He is also survived by a niece and nephew, cousins and his many close friends, who are family by choice.

A graveside service will be held at the College Station City Cemetery Friday, January 27, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to a charity of their choice or to perform an act of kindness in honor of Alan Reh.

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