Don was born in Chattanooga and was a 1971 graduate of Hixson High School. He served in the National Guard and was a welder and worked in maintenance at several shops in the Hixson area. Don attended Burks United Methodist Church of Hixson. His later years, he loved reading and studying the Bible. He loved attending church with his mother. He was an avid supporter of the organization, “International Fellowship of Christians and Jews”.
He was preceded in death by his father, Terrell Smith.
Don leaves behind to cherish his memory, three children, Jennifer, Daniel and David Smith; his mother, NaJean Smith; two brothers, Terry (Glenda) Smith and Gary (Michelle) Smith; sister, Renee (John) Grant and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm on Tuesday, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.
A celebration of Don’s life will follow at 4 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with Reverend Reggie Lisemby officiating.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Avalon Hospice and to the staff at Soddy Daisy Healthcare Facility.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, PO Box 96105, Washington, D.C. 20090-6105
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
