Mr. David Smith's Obituary

Obituary For Mr. David Smith

Canton A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. David “Slim or Treetop” Smith will be held Sat., August 13, 2022 at 12pm at J. E. Washington Funeral Home, 1617 3rd St NE, Canton, OH 44704. The officiating clergy will be Elder Allie Walker. David Smith was born March 26,1938 in Fortland, Alabama to Leonard Smith and Lou Virginia Waiters Smith. He departed this life August 2, 2022 following an extended illness. Glory be to God, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and he rests safely in His arms. He graduated from Timken High School where he was a basketball star. He served during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. He retired from AEP and the Borden Company Inc. He loved to fish, train dogs, and have fun! Some may remember his cooking skills, his sweet potato pies, chitterlings and he was well known for his souse meat. David was joined in holy matrimony to Ms. Gertha Williams on November 27, 1970 in Canton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Smith and Lou Virginia Waiters Smith; his stepson, Darwin Williams; his brother, Joseph Nathan Smith and his sister, Viola Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Gertha Smith of Canton, Ohio; his brothers, George Smith, of Canton, Doug (Josephine) Smith of Canton Ohio, Frank (Debbie) Smith of Maricopa, Ariz.; his daughters, Candie Smith Harmon of Fort Worth, TX, Kiva Smith of Dallas, Texas; his stepson, Brando Spencer of Canton, Ohio; his goddaughter, Alvah Hayes, Canton, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Brande, Kavetta, Ashley, Jasmine, LJ, Kobe and Amir; great-grandchildren, Kamaya, Zion, Nyla, Kamarae, Peyton, Cali, Perris, Breek and De’Jierre; his nieces, Tanya Smith Hill, Robin Smith, Lori Smith Hewitt and Lenora Smith Turner; his nephew, Martin Smith and a host of other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11am-12pm at the funeral home.

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Smith Family, we extend our sincere thoughts and PRAYERS during this most difficult time. May THE LORD provide you with Love, Peace and Strength as you reflect on the precious memories of your Beloved. GOD BLESS!

To the family of Dave he was a good kind gentleman I had the pleasure to work with Dave at Ohio Power Co You have my depest sympathy Larry Fontana

God bless the family and friends, and all those whose lives he touched.May God comfort you all during this time of bereavement. Keeping you in prayer. Theodore and Joyce Hunter and family.

The Smith Family (Frank, George & Doug). Grace & Peace be yours in abundance. I had many enjoyable memories & laughter with Dave all my HS & young adult life in Canton. Blessings, Brenda L. Johnson, Burtonsville, MD

Dear Family, Please accept my deepest condolences. I was his supervisor at Ohio Power. Dave was a pleasure with whom to work and was liked and respected by the hundreds he touched with his smile and kindness. John Adorjan Pickerington, Ohio

One day I was with my dog waiting for a train to pass. Knelt down to comfort the dog but started running and the chain started going around my neck! To God be the Glory, Dave was there! Families my deepest sympathy! Deborah Willis-Ingram

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc.