Daniel, was a 27-year, decorated veteran of the United States Navy and Air Force. Dan attended college on a track scholarship and graduated from Auburn University and Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He will be remembered as an officer, attorney, college professor, Top Gun pilot, athlete, deep sea diver, a lover of animals, a maker, a singer of songs, and a child of God.
He was preceded in death by his birth father, Boyd Daniel Arms, his adoptive father, David Byrd Smith, and his brother, Harold Jerome Smith.
He is survived by his mother, Anna Stone Smith, daughter, Reagan Smith Miller (Greg), grandsons Alex and Drew, and great-grandson, Braxton.
He is also survived by siblings, Kathryn Smith Baker, Carol Smith Walter (Jeff), Christina Arms Cato (Tim), Ryan Arms (Shelby) and dear friend Margie Crider. He has been loved by and will be remembered by nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and beloved pets.
In honor of Daniel’s big heart toward these charitable organizations, please consider a donation in his memory to:
• USO
• Guiding Eyes for the Blind
• Children’s of Alabama
• Audubon Society
• Humane Society
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com
Chattanooga Funeral Home East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Rd., East Ridge, TN., has been entrusted with the arrangements.
