Niley Judson Smith Jr.

Niley Judson Smith Jr., 74, of Austin, formerly of Cameron, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Austin.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at the Kathryn W. Green Chapel of Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Cameron, at 2 p.m., with Geoff Lightsey officiating. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., immediately prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Judson was born Dec. 5, 1946, in Cameron, to Niley Judson Sr. and Carolyn (Cheeves) Smith. He had a strong Christian faith and was a member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Austin.

Judson’s greatest interests were music, singing, history, and all sports. He had an incredible memory for sports history. Judson was a very caring person who will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his brother, Steve Smith, and wife, Carol, of Dallas.

Memorials can be sent to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Austin or First United Methodist Church in Cameron.

Arrangements are under the direction of Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Cameron. Condolences for the family may be left at www.green-pattersonfuneralhome.com.