Donald Smith

Donald Smith, 86, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Donald was born June 30, 1935 in Kokomo to John Elmer and Ruth (Powell) Smith. He married Elsie Kimberling on March 17, 1956 and she passed away on November 21, 2021.

Donald was a 1953 Kokomo High School Graduate, and served in the Army National Guard. He worked for Chrysler and UAW as the Health and Safety Rep for 43 years. Loved to go fishing and collecting coins. Was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. In his younger years he loved to play golf.

Donald is survived by his daughters; Sidney (Kevin) Renfro, Jamie (Terry) Taylor, son; Troy Smith, grandchildren; William (Jenica) Hartman Jr., AnnMarie (Todd) Adams, Hannah (Seth) Smith-Titus, Skyla Smith, step grandchildren; Shannon (Nathein) Perkins, Taylor (Jordon) Perkins, Elijah (Emma) Perkins, Haddasah and Avagale Perkins, Jeremy Taylor, Morgan, Eayan and Cassidy Taylor, great grandchildren; Kensley Hartman, Alias Titus, Haisley Hartman step great grandchild; Opal Perkins Makayla Taylor, Micha Taylor, sisters; Mary Ann Peterson, Linda Carter, brother; John E. (Debbie) Smith Jr., along with several nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; John Elmer Smith Sr. and Ruth Smith, brothers; James R. Smith Sr., Joseph D. Smith, son in-law; William Hartman Sr., brother in-laws Jerry Peterson and Bill Carter.

Funeral services will be held at 1 on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Ellers Mortuary at 725 S. Main Street. Friends may visit with the family from 3 to 7 pm on Friday, December 17 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crown Point Cemetery.