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Donald Smithers Obituary
passing on Monday, February 4, 2019, at the age of 78 years. Don will be
lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 55 years, Joyce, and his children
Donna (Carl) Sheperis and Michael Smithers. Don will also be greatly missed
by his grandchildren Ellis, Jake, Cassidy, Olivia, Joe Lee, Emily, and Laura Beth.
Don is also survived by his sister Carole (Hans) Talan.
Born in Clinchmore, TN, and raised in Morristown, TN, Don was the son of the late
Ray Smithers and Olive Bollinger. Don attended the University of Tennessee
receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management. His career in
Quality Control Management, primarily in medical device manufacturing,
spanned over 40 years. He was a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality,
active in the Methodist Church, an avid golfer, and ardent Tennessee Volunteers fan.
A service to celebrate Don's life will be held at First United Methodist
Church of McAllen on Friday, February 8, 2019, at 3:00 PM with a visitation afterwards until 5:00 PM with The Reverend Ricky Sanderford officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial
Donations be made to the Building Fund, First United Methodist Church, 4200 N. McColl Rd, McAllen, TX, 78504.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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February 12, 2019
My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until the God of love promises are fulfilled. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
RJ Davis
February 6, 2019
Sending my condolences on the passing of Donald Ray Smithers to Donna, Carl, Ellis, Jake, the Smithers family, their loved ones, and friends.
Respectfully,
RJ Davis
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