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David Smith

1957 - 2026

BORN

1957

DIED

2026

David Smith Obituary

David Gordon Smith, born in Charlottesville, VA on March 7, 1957 and died in his home in Knoxville, TN. He was proceeded by his wife Connie Davis Smith, his parents, William Massie Smith and Bettie Haden Smith; siblings, James Gordon Smith, William Massie Smitih, Jr., and Elizabeth Haden Smith.

David graduated from Belfield School, Blue Ridge School and attended Center College.

David us survived by his sister, Cameron Smith Foster (Jim), stepchildren, Ben Mayes (Vita), Travis Mayes, Sarah Mayes and grandson Landon Mayes. He is also survived by numerous cousins, neices and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to Williams Animal Center in Knoxville, TN.
Published by Daily Progress on Feb. 3, 2026.

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