David E. Smalley's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Ashland, Ohio

David E. Smalley

June 23, 1942 - February 21, 2026 (83 years old)

Ashland, Ohio

David E. Smalley's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Ashland, Ohio

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David E. Smalley

June 23, 1942 - February 21, 2026 (83 years old)

Ashland, Ohio

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We are sad to announce that, on February 21, 2026 we had to say goodbye to David E. Smalley (Ashland, Ohio). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David E. Smalley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edgar Smalley and Sadie Smalley (Geiger); and his son Todd. He is survived by: his sibling Denny; his wife Holly Paxton; his children, Scott (JoAnne), Steve (Chris), Staci and Stephanie (Cary Hulin); and his grandchildren, Amber, Arika, Devin, Lainie, Kearstin, Candace, Clay, Seth and Josh.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Dave may be directed to The Coach David E. Smalley Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Ashland University (https://bit.ly.) or to the American Heart Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wappner Funeral Directors Ashland



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