David Carl Smith

Age 76, of Lansing, MI, passed away September 11, 2013. David was born January 23, 1937, in Lansing, the son of Carl and Vera Smith. He was formerly of Six Lakes, MI and Bradenton, FL.

David was a loving husband, father, grand and great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He will be dearly missed. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired after 38 years as a gas serviceman for Consumers Power.

He is survived by his sons, Gordon (Kitty), Darryl (Kim), Garett (Christine) and Duane (Brittany) Smith; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gerald (Helen) and Roger (Darlene) Smith; sister, Shirley Gilbert; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Eileen Mae Smith in 2001.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service time on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Jean Brisbo
September 12, 2013 at 1:37 pm

So many happy memories of Uncle David, especially his laugh that triggered so many giggles at every family gathering. I hope he and my mom and Aunt Edie are together sharing that unique and contagious “Smith laugh” right now.

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Ryan and Autume McElroy
September 12, 2013 at 1:51 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. Dave was a wonderful man and we were blessed to have the pleasure of knowing him. God’s Grace.

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Doris & RV Allen Jr.
September 12, 2013 at 2:04 pm

All though no words can help at this time we are praying that your sorrow is lessened and that God will help carry you in this time of need. We are so blessed to have know Dave through or daughter Brittany and our son in law Duane. May the lord bless and keep you.

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Sharon Gilbert Wey
September 12, 2013 at 4:37 pm

I know that heaven is full of Love and with Uncle Dave it just got a lot more Love. Yes I also remember the fun laughter that The Smith siblings had when one laughed they all laughed in unison so very funny. I also remember he loved to to pinch just enough skin to make us scream. And he would laugh. I will remember it fondly. The laughter is gone from earth but it is loud in heaven. God Bless you Gordon,Darryl,Garett and Duane may God be with you all at this time and forever. I won’t say Rest In Peace Uncle Dave I say Love an Laugh it up. Till We Meet Again Love Sharon

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