Darrel Samuel "Sam" Smart

Darrel Samuel "Sam" Smart obituary, West Alexandria, OH

Darrel Samuel "Sam" Smart

Darrel Smart Obituary

Visit the Preble Memory Gardens Funeral Center website to view the full obituary.
Darrel Samuel "Sam" Smart
43, of Eaton, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Darius Samuel and Mary E. Smart of Eaton and maternal grandparents, Bud and Ann Goodwin of Cedarville.
Sam is survived by his son, Daxon Smart; dad, Darrel Steven (Vivian Holland-Smart) Smart; mom, Sue Ann Goodwin) Smart; siblings, Adam Holland, Justin Smart, Jessica Gomez, and Courtney Alspaugh; and many other family members and friends.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving from 1998 to 2002. Sam enjoyed riding on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and driving Ford Mustangs. He was devoted father to his son, Daxon.
Private Services will take place at Dayton National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
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Preble Memory Gardens Funeral Center

3377 US Rt. 35 E., West Alexandria, OH 45381

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