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David Edward "Diesel" Smith
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He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Smith of Cleveland; three sons, Landen Gordon of Cleveland, Harley Smith of Dayton, OH and David Smith, Jr. (Amber) of Melbourne, FL; two daughters, Caressa Hancock (Stephen) of Cornelia and Camille Smith of Norcross; one brother, Phillip Smith (Claudia) of Wayco, TX; nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clearview Baptist Church,137 Midway Crossing, Cornelia, GA 30532.
You may sign the guest register at www.mcleightonfuneralservice.
McLeighton Funeral Service of Roberta is in charge of arrangements.
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Brenda Gordon
June 13, 2025
Rip David you will be greatly missed
Siss misses you so much . Prayers going out to the family.
Mark Laprade
June 3, 2025
Rest in peace brother.
My condolences to the family.
Martin fabian
June 1, 2025
I am so sorry to here about your passing brother. I am nolonger on fb but Christine is and kept me informed about what happened to you brother, rip and our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends Love & Light Hades & Witchypoo
Ed Gublet
May 30, 2025
May you RIP old shipmate.
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Philip Pittman
May 26, 2025
I posted this on Facebook but wish to share with his family and friends.
Smitty worked for me around 1980. He was real young and a real handful. But then again every Machinist Mate at the time was. Smitty and two other shipmates climbed a mountain with me in Toulon, France. It was a memorable moment for me. It was memorable because we did something other than what Sailors are known for. He had dreams and aspirations. I believe he achieved them. The last time we spoke (email) he was on top of the world. Fair winds and following seas.
Victor Alarcon
May 26, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Shipmate
Lane
May 23, 2025
Rest easy brother , we have the watch now
Eddie Vann
May 23, 2025
From here to eternity always my relief, always my shipmate. Rest well Smitty. Smooth sailing til we meet again
Fred Moody
May 23, 2025
Condolences go out to David's family.
He was a man who did not know a stranger. David was a true friend . When he called you a friend he was a true friend.
Rest in peace brother. We will make that ride on the other side.
David Hutchins
May 22, 2025
You were a great friend in the Navy! Rest in Peace brother!
Russell Padgett
May 22, 2025
Fair Winds and Following Seas! Rest In Peace, Brother!!! Rest in the loving arms of God, for we have the watch now. May our Mighty Lord hold your family and give them comfort.
Dan Vining
May 22, 2025
Rest in peace shipmate, fair winds and following seas
Amy Hortman Cail
May 21, 2025
Sending love, hugs and prayers!.What a sweet person this world will miss!!!
Virginia wise
May 21, 2025
So sorry for your loss Virginia wise
Bradley Nick Hortman
May 21, 2025
Prayers for the family and myself you´re going to be missed hero love you my friend.
McLeighton Funeral Service - Roberta
May 20, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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