Daryl R. Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Daryl R. Smith of West Lafayette, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 26, 2025 at the age of 77. Daryl touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Daryl may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Smith and Hazel Smith (Althouse); and his brother Jeffrey Smith. He is survived by: his wife Marsha K. Fite; his children, Brady R. Smith (Bridgit Bucher) of West Lafayette and Valarie L. Smith (Lisa Hayes) of Avondale Estate, GA; his granddaughter Cara Xavia Bucher Smith; and his siblings, Kevin Smith (Anita) of Anderson, IN and Sandra Althouse (Ben) of Columbus, WI..
Memorial contributions may be made to Food Finders Food Bank or the ALS Association of Indiana in Daryl's memory.
