David Lynn Smith

1947 - 2011

David Lynn Smith is now safe in the arms of the Lord.

At the age of 64 with his loving family by his side he passed through the gates of heaven. David was born October 10, 1947 to Patsy Roberts Smith and August William Smith in Quincy, Illinois and passed away November 1, 2011 at his home in Deer Park, TX. David served in the United States Coast Guard, the DPS as a Texas State Trooper and he retired from Shell Oil Co. in Deer Park after more than 30 years of service. David is preceded in death by his father August Smith. He is survived by his mother Patsy Smith, Brothers Randy and Steven Smith, Daughter Misty Smith, Son Clint Smith and Fiancé Penni Farias. David is also survived by his grandchildren Angelique and Christian Smith and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. David was a loving son, father and friend and will be truly missed.

A Service of Celebration was held on November 5, 2011 at 9 AM at Clear Creek Community Church. Everyone had an opportunity to sign a river rock to be placed in a memorial wall on David's property.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kovitz, Dr. Wolf and the entire nursing staff of MD Anderson for their excellence in care over the past years.

In Lieu of usual remembrances donations may be made in David's honor to the MD Anderson Cancer Research Fnd (mail in forms will be available at the celebration or you can donate at www.mdanderson.org/gifts/) or the Clear Creek Community Church Go Ministries Fund (Christy Wilson 281-338-5433 ext.107).

Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewood.cc