Dave Smith

(From Adams Funeral Home)

Mr. Dave Smith, age 86 departed this life on October 12, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1937 in Letcher County, Kentucky to Ray and Dixie Smith. He was united in marriage to Sandra Smith on June 9, 1962 and had three children, David Ray Smith, Julie Ann Bryant, and Jeffrey Alan Smith.

Dave was a member at Seminole Baptist Temple in Springfield since 1967, where he drove the bus, taught Children's Sunday School, led the Children's Ministry, served as a Deacon and sang in the choir. Dave was led to the Lord on March 1st in the early 1960's. He loved serving in the church.

He is survived by son David Smith and wife Angie of Battlefield, MO; daughter Julie Bryant and husband Jeff of Everton, MO; son Jeffery Smith and wife Tanya of Wichita, KS; six grandchildren, Alisa, Hannah, Tyler, Hunter, Jordan, and Morgan; one great granddaughter Arya, sister Georgia Smith; sister Darlene, along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Dave in death is his wife Sandra Smith, his sister Betty, sister Rita, his father Ray Smith and his mother Dixie Smith.

Services for Dave will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Seminole Baptist Temple. Visitation will be Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow the service at Selmore Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Gideons Bible. You may mail your contributions to Springfield SW Gideon, PO Box 4352, Springfield, MO 65808 or give the check to the Adams Funeral Home staff and they will be in contact with the president. Write check payable to Gideon International.

Arrangement are under the care of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, MO.