SMITH, Ewell M. "Bud" of Rockwall, born January 8, 1926, to Ewell and Nan Smith, passed away December 3, 2005. Ewell served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. He loved horses, carpentry, southern gospel and his dog "Patches". Preceded in death by wife, Betty; parents, Ewell & Nan Smith; brother, Johnny; sisters, Mary Evelyn, Mavis and Nanette.Survived by sister, Doris Hood & husband, James of Forney and several nieces & nephews. Service will be 2:00PM Monday December 5, 2005 at New Hope Funeral Home.Family will receive friends at the funeral home from Sunday evening from 5:00PM - 7:00PM.