David Ross Smith

David Ross Smith was born September 1, 1961 to Jack Smith and Edna Phillips Smith in Wurzburg, Germany and raised in Copperas Cove, TX. He left this earth on December 19, 2023, at the age of 62.

David and his wife, Cindy Agliardo Smith, begin their love story in 2005 and remained happily married for the rest of his life. David loved his wife dearly and would do anything for “Cinderelly”, which is how he always referred to her. Their love was strong and was seen by all those around them.

David was a well-known resident of Copperas Cove and an entrepreneur. One of David’s greatest accomplishments was building and owning Active Construction, LLC. David and Cindy built Active Construction, LLC in 2006 and diligently made it into the successful and competitive business it is today. David was always the face of the company who lightheartedly engaged with clients and employees daily. His workmanship will be greatly missed by all but will continue through his family.

David was known for his humor, lightheartedness, and caring personality. He was always chomping at the bit to share a joke. Everyone knew David as a devoted Steelers fan who never missed a game. He reminisced often about being able to witness Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement game in Kansas City with Michael. He also shared the love for NASCAR, John Wayne westerns, The Andy Griffith Show, and M*A*S*H with Cindy.

David is survived and missed by his loving wife Cindy Agliardo Smith; his son, Ross; his stepchildren Holly, William and wife Danielle, and Michael and wife Jacqueline. Forever cherished and remembered by his 10 grandchildren; Javon, Jashon, Jasir, Jayla, Dylan, Cole, Sydney, Liam, River, and Miles; and greatly loved and remembered by his siblings and their families; Michael Smith (deceased), Kristine Holman and husband John Holman (Kempner, TX), Allen Smith and wife Peggy (Kempner, TX), Mark Smith (Kempner, TX), Jack Smith (Copperas Cove, TX), and Thomas Smith (Copperas Cove, TX).

David is preceded in death by his mother Edna Phillips Smith, brother Michael Smith, and father Jack Smith.

A Viewing will be January 5, 2024, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, TX from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. His celebration of life and fundraiser benefit (Raffles & Silent Auctions) will be held January 6, 2024, at The Moose Lodge 2029 located at 2828 S. FM 116 Copperas Cove, TX from 1:00PM to 7:00PM.

David will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for David and the Smith Family!