Jeffrey Lee Smith was born in Dallas, Texas February 23, 1980. He was the beloved son of Melissa Smith. As a child Jeff loved to write short stories and poems. He carried this love of writing and literature into adulthood. His favorite writers were George Orwell and Charles Bukowski. After earning his insurance license in October 2009, Jeff worked for Novo 1 for nearly six years. He was passonate about his career and his employers counted on his expertise, relying on him to train peers at his company. Jeff enjoyed music, often listening to his favorite CD The Queen is Dead by The Smiths. He also enjoyed watching horror movies and dramatic tv shows like Breaking Bad and The Sopranos. Jeffs most beloved companion was his cat Basil. He found and rescued Basil from behind a dryer in his apartment laundromat many years ago. Jeffs biggest hobby was collecting coins. His collection included currency from many different countries and eras. Jeff was shy, but had a big loving heart. He never forgot a birthday and always put forth great effort to select gifts that were meaningful and from the heart. Jeffrey Lee Smith, 35, of Euless, Texas passed away May 23, 2015. Join us in celebrating the life of this kind hearted man. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Aria Irving Chapel. Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 1820 N. Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75061