Ed passed away on April 15, 2025 at the age of 94. He retired from NASA after a 25-year career at MSC/JSC.

A memorial service will be June 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church (3471 Westheimer Road in Houston).

The link to Ed's  obituary is: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/herbert-smith-12344464