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G. Smith Obituary
G. David Smith, 55, Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013, in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born January 3, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of Glenn A. and Barbara Gail (Burgess) Smith of Gallipolis. He was a 1976 graduate of Gallia Academy High School and attended The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. He enjoyed traveling cross country on his Goldwing motorcycle and was an avid model railroader.
In addition to his parents, David is survived by a brother, Michael (Stacey) Smith, Harrisville, West Virginia, and a sister, Lisa Coriell, Portsmouth, Ohio; special friends, Craig and Donna Barnes, Gallipolis, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family members.
David was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, William Ross and Beatrice (Smith) Burgess of Oak Hill, West Virginia, and Ira and Gladeus (Burnett) Smith of Pikeville, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013, in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, with Pastor Bob Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. Special friend Craig Barnes will serve as a pallbearer along with David's cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask donation be made in David's memory to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com.
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Bill Davis
October 17, 2013
Glen and Gail, So sorry to learn of your loss. I have many memories of Dave, especially our times on the volleyball court. I recall his love of cycling on his Honda. God's Grace and Peace to you in your sorrow. Bill
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