Leslie Lawrence Smith — best known simply as “Les” to the ever-expanding list of acquaintances and friends upon whom he never failed to make a strong impression — passed away in Temple on Sept. 4, 2018.
Graveside services were held Friday, Sept. 7, in Ector County Cemetery in Odessa with Rev. Clydel Chapman officiating.
Leslie was born in Odessa on Sept. 11, 1944, to W.J. “Buddy” Smith and Lucille S…