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Douglas E. Smith

FUNERAL HOME

Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin

14960 Manchester Road

Ballwin, Missouri

Douglas Smith Obituary

Smith, E. Douglas born August 12, 1942, passed away, Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Loving and devoted father of Tim Smith and Kelly SmithHoward. Loving grandfather of Nick and Brianna Howard. Cherished brother of Harman, James, Kenneth, Raymond Smith, Mary Manning, Ruth Decker, Clyde Smith, Shirley Sha (Jerry) Gibson, and Barbara (Jim) Pummill. Loving fiancée of Daryl Schaefer. He was a loving and much cherished uncle to all his many nieces and nephews and always enjoyed spending time with each of them. Doug was loved, admired, and respected by all who knew him. He was a great friend to everyone. Doug was the Owner and President of Viking Steel Erection Company for 45 years. Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, July 7, 2017, 11:30 a.m. Entombment Bellerive Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 5, 2017.

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July 6, 2017

So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Have not seen him in years, but never forgot him. Charlotte (Brewster) Wright. Jonesburg, MO.

Clay and Nancy Lincoln

July 5, 2017

Doug was such a nice neighbor, always ready to help. I remember when our lawnmower was broken he was so quick to volunteer his. We are so sorry for your loss and if there is anything we can do, just ask.

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