David was born on May 21, 1945, in Greenville, to Curtis Lawton Smith and Comora Donal Roma Sims Smith. David grew up in Celeste and was a 1963 graduate from Celeste High School. David married Carolyn Irene Gray on August 7, 1969, in the Hogeye community. He worked for 33 years at FFE Transportation. He was retired operations manager for a trucking company.
David is survived by his daughter Celeste Smith, son Matthew Smith, lady love Fran Stewart, grandchildren Mia Brumfield and husband Zach, Moriah Smith, Lillith Smith, Ford Smith, sister Claudine Anderson and husband Don, sisters-in-law Carrie Smith, Nancy Smith, Barbara Smith, special friends William Neyman Jr. and Scharlyn Berner.
David is preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers Benjamin, Curtis, Thomas, and infant sister Clara Jean Smith.
Pallbearers will be Tim Smith, Zach Brumfield, Curt Smith, Don Hunter, Larry Ray and Layne LeBaron.
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Nellie McCloskey
Allen, TX Thursday, October 26, 2023 So many wonderful memories of dancing, laughter, shared birthdays and bear hugs! These will be with us forever. Our prayers are with you all. We love you Fran.Nellie and Charlie
Amanda Sonnier
Robinson, TX Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Mia. We are sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Your family is in our prayers during this time of loss. Take comfort in knowing you will be reunited again one day. We love you. Pawpaw Brumfield, Uncle Paul, Aunt Mandy, Trevor and Dalton Sonnier.