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Donald Joe "D.J." Smith

Donald Smith Obituary

SMITH Donald Joe "D.J." Smith, 53, of Citronelle died Wednesday, January 19, 2011. He was a master plumber and served in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Odom Smith; mother, Betty L. Averett Barrett; sister, Anita Kay Foster; uncle, Arnold Averett; three daughters, Donna Marie (Robbie) Phillips, Jennifer Diane (Jason) Wesley and Michelle (Jeff) Lewis; son, Scott (Shana) Foster; six granddaughters, Jessica, Jancie, Kayla, Kara, Kayla and Hannah; one grandson, Garrett; and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 PM until the 7 PM Memorial Service on Monday, January 24, 2011 at Freeman Funeral Home in Citronelle with Rev. Clay Lewis officiating. Online condolences may be given at www.freemanfh.com. Freeman Funeral Home.

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Published by Press-Register on Jan. 23, 2011.

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January 24, 2011

Dear Betty,
All of us in Alaska are sending you our love. We know that this is a sad and terrible loss to you. God Bless all of your family and may you have the strenth to survive this journey. You are so needed by your family. Love, Cousin Anne from Alaska

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