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David Smith Obituary
David N. Smith Sr., who resided in Fort Smith, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Fort Smith. He was born May 6, 1938, in Easton, Pa. He was 80 years old.
He was preceded in death by a son, David N. Smith Jr.; two sisters, Barbara and Charlene; and a brother, Billy.
Dave was a service man for Fort Smith Refrigeration for many years and retired after 13 years as a custodian at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of American Legion Post 0031 in Fort Smith and First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston with Dr. Bud Reeves officiating. Burial will be at Island Cemetery, located northeast of Lavaca, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Zeta (House) Smith; a brother, Bobby Smith of Easton; a grandson, Joshua Smith and wife Jaci of Lavaca; and a great-granddaughter, Mary Grace Smith.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Hobbs, Kenny Hobbs, Richard Hobbs, James Hobbs, Cliff Wright and John Fleck.
Honorary pallbearers are Rick Horn and The Uplifters Sunday school class.
The family will visit with friends from 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of David. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time (Psalm 91:11).
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