David Anderson Smith

David Anderson Smith
David Anderson Smith, Jr, age 76 of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away March 27th at his home. David was born in Bradenton, FL, his family then moved to Jacksonville where he attended Robert E Lee High School, University of Florida, and University of North Florida. He was employed by Florida East Coast Railway for 42 years where he held many positions, mainly, Director of Taxes and Internal Auditing. He was Past President of Kiwanis Club, President of the Railway Income Tax Group and was also Treasurer of the Foundation for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. David accepted Christ and was baptized at Ancient City Baptist Church where he was active as a Sunday School Teacher and Trustee and any other job he was asked to do. He was currently a member of Neptune Beach Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Life Group Leader. Predeceased in death by his parents, David and Grace Smith and brother Ross M. Smith. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Barbara; two daughters, Lisa (Brian) Thornburg of Clermont, FL; Amy (Mike) Becks of Daytona Beach; 2 granddaughters, Malary, Brooke and one grandson, Berrien; three great grandchildren, Makaylia, Grayson and Paelynn; one sister and brother in law, Ellie and Kip Marshall and sister in law Penny Smith; numerous nieces and nephews. David was a quiet man, but full of humor. He adored his family and would do anything for them. He will be greatly missed, and his memory will be cherished forever. The family will be received friends at 10:15 until 11 on Friday April 9th and celebration will start at 11 am
At the Neptune Beach Baptist Church, 407 3rd Street, Neptune Beach.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in his name.
Craig Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.