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David graduated from Mountain Grove High School and Missouri State University where he received a BS in Accounting. He later earned his CPA designation. While in college he was a charter member and president of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
He had resided in Springfield since 1966 and was employed as comptroller at Bolivar Insulation.
David was a member of B.P.O.E. (Elks) Lodge #409 and served two terms as Exalted Ruler. He was also the past Deputy District Grand Exalted Ruler and served as State Auditor for the Missouri State Lodge.
He is survived by his wife Becky of the home; a son, Scott and wife Karen Marie; three grandchildren, Jordan Whitfield and Savannah Marie and Grayson David Smith, all of Sachse, Texas; his mother-in-law, Marie Oliver; three cousins, Joyce Bowman, Barbara Harker and Leslie Ballew and a brother-in-law Bill and wife Bobbie Weaver and their son Greg.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, 2010 at 10:30 AM in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Bob Todd officiating. Elks Rites will be rendered at the conclusion of services. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, MO. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 Thursday, in the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for G. Smith
James Holt
November 6, 2010
Dear Smith Family. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I was a founding charter member with David. He had a great smile and laugh. He will be missed.
Your family is in my prayers.
James R. Holt, Fraternity brother at Zeta Chi
Kevin Wadhams
November 1, 2010
Dear Smith family. I am so saddened by your loss. I met Dave while I was a Pike at SMSU and he graciously gave of his time on the fraternity housing board. He was very kind and considerate to us young college kids and provided us with great leadership and counsel. He is a great example of what fraternity brotherhood is. God bless your family and it was a pleasure for me to have spent the small amount of time I did with him.
Your family is in our prayers.
Sincerely, Kevin Wadhams, former SMC and fraternity brother at Zeta Chi
Barbara Potter
October 31, 2010
Becky, Scott and Aunt Marie,
So Sorry about the loss
of you Precious David.
NANCY STEVENS
October 31, 2010
Always know you are in prayers and thoughts of mine!!
Sarah R. Murray
October 30, 2010
My prayers are with you and the family.
Bernice Dysart
October 29, 2010
I am so Sorry. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Foley
October 28, 2010
I t was a joy to work with David for 8 years.To his family you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
Trish Cherry Turley
October 28, 2010
Becky and Family, I am so sorry to hear about David's passing. Both of you were always so kind to me and my children. Even though I've remarried and moved to Tennessee, I will always have fond memories of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless You.
Trish (Cherry) Turley, Austen Cherry, Jacob Cherry, and Walker Cherry
Kimberly Roebuck
October 28, 2010
Becky, I am so sorry to hear about David. My thoughts are with you. He was a great person and will be missed.
Bruce & Sandra Bell
October 28, 2010
Becky...We were sadden to hear of David's passing. We will miss his wonderful smile and friendship. Our prayers are with you during this sad time. Sandra and Bruce Bell
Mike Linn
October 28, 2010
I was sorry to hear of Dave's death this morning. I enjoyed working with Dave for over 10 years and always respected him as a friend and co-worker. God bless. He will be missed.
Scott & Sharon (Shaw) Brown
October 28, 2010
We wanted to extend to you all my sympathies for the passing of David. We went to high school together. My name was Shaw and since the class seating was usually alphabetical, we generally sat next to each other in the classes we had together. Our thoughts are prayers are with each of you.
Jan (Higby) Stapp
October 28, 2010
"Gee, David!" and I were friends in high school and college. Although it has been twenty-five years since I visited with him, the memories still bring smiles and sometimes laughter! I especially recall when he became "smitten" with Becky! Hopefully your memories will comfort you now, at the time of his passing.
Jim & Pat (Middleton) Evans
October 27, 2010
So sorry to hear about David. He was a great classmate of MGHS class of '66.
His family is in our prayers. Blessings to you all, Jim & Pat (Middleton) Evans.
Teddy Fleck
October 27, 2010
I was honored to have known David. He was always someone you could talk to. If you had a question about the Elks Dave would have a answer.Bonnie and I prayers are with you.
Brenda Russell
October 27, 2010
Becky, so sorry for your loss. Dave is a wonderful man, I feel fortunate to have known him. God Bless and take care,I will think of you often. (In case you don't remember me I am Barbara & Farrell Scott's daughter)
Shirley Keck
October 27, 2010
It has been a blessing to have had the opportunity to know David, as an Elk, a friend, and a mentor. David was a true Elk in every sense of the word. His caring demeanor and quiet nature will always be remembered. His presence will remain in the hearts of his friends and his memory forever within the walls of our Lodge. He will be truly missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Becky, and the rest of your family.
Shirley Keck
Past Exalted Ruler
Springfield #409
Terry Menard
October 27, 2010
With deepest and heavy heart to Becky and family for the passing of a wondrous man. May the love and respect we have for Dave help carry you through this moment. Terry and Sharlyn Menard
Shawn and Missy Fleck
October 27, 2010
God please take care of this very special person. Dave and Becky have been our friends for quite sometime. He cared greatly for others and his Elks brothers. We will miss him and his wonderful smile.
We love you
Shawn and Missy Fleck
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