David Edward Smith Sr.

David Edward Smith - SAVANNAH - David Edward Smith, Sr., 77, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday February 23, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Savannah, GA and attended the public schools of Chatham County. He retired after 25 years of service as a long shoreman, ILA Local 1414. He was a member of Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father; Julian Howard, mother; Leola Edwards, and sister; Delores Williams. He is survived by his wife; Minnie Smith of Garden City, GA, seven sons; Jasper (Mollie) Rhodes of Gulfport, MS, Irvin (Sabrina) Jones of Rincon, GA Bernie Edwards of Savannah, GA, David E. Smith, Jr. of Savannah, GA, Frank (Melinda) Edwards of Springfield, GA, Clinton Lanes, Benjamin Lanes, both of Savannah, GA, three daughters; Cynthia (Tony) Tisdale, Leola (Jimmie) Reed, Deborah Lanes, all of Savannah, GA, four brothers; Robert (Francina) Edwards of Guyton, GA, Vudred (Barbara) Smith, Julius (Mattarine) Smith, Larry (Althea) Smith, all of Savannah, GA, two sisters; Helen Singleton, Edith Moultrie, both of Savannah, GA, 29 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Savannah Morning News February 25, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .