Ronald David Smith "Dave", passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2024.

Dave was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, proudly serving on the USS Sellers before transferring to the Naval Reserves. Once discharged, he went to work in the family business for a few years and then spent the rest of his working years repairing transmissions and doing other automotive mechanical work.

Dave loved flying, training dogs, and teasing his nieces and nephews. He was always eager to help his friends and it was common to see him leave the house to help a friend stranded on the side of the road.

Dave is preceded in death by his parents Don and June Smith and his nephew, Evan Cerrillo. He is survived by his brother Kevin (Lorrie), his brother Craig (Lois) and his sister Michelle (Marty).

The family requests any memorial contributions be made to Team Evan, a nonprofit benefiting special needs children at 505 Nickajack Landing, South Pittsburg, TN. 37380