David Lamar Smith Obituary
David Lamar Smith, born on August 31, 1950 in Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away on June 4, 2026. David leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph "Buster" Smith and Evelyn Josey Smith; his brother James Smith; and the mother of his children Machelle Cook Smith. He is survived by: his children, Christopher Grady Smith, Edna Elizabeth Smith Hester (Bryan) of Daphne, Heather Leah Rowley, Cobey Russell Rowley (Angela) of Gallion and Nathan Hall Bounds Youngsville (Candace); his cousin Debra Donelson (David) of Bainbridge, GA; his nephew Robert Smith of Macon, GA; his sisters-in-law, Sherry Knight of Spring Hill, TN, Jennifer Hinton (Chuck) of Notasulga and Annette Dixon (Jack) of Linden; his grandchildren, Owen, Riley, Kelsea Steele, Cole Carpenter, Allison Carpenter, Sarah Goellner, William Rowley (Haleigh), Hayley Rowley, Heath Rowley, Brynn, Bruce, Bryce and Briley Bounds; and his wife Fran.
If friends would like to memorialize David, please consider a donation to the local animal shelter or a veteran's group.
