David Wayne Smith

On Saturday, Oct 22, David W. Smith, a beloved father, brother and friend, passed away. He was seventy-four. Born in Mississippi, David joined the Navy directly out of high school and served until he retired in 1988. During his military service he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. He returned to serve at ONI as a civilian for a second career. As a civilian he received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award for The Department of the Navy. During this second career he met his beloved wife Tereza and their love was great. David was active in golf and loved to play the guitar. He loved movies, history, genealogy and cooking. David is preceded by his wife Tereza Smith, brother John Smith, mother Annelle Haskett, and father Tom Smith Sr. David is survived by daughter Karen Smith, grandson David Smith, brothers Tom Smith Jr., Jackie Smith, Jerry Smith and sister Patricia Andrews. The Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on October 29 at 3 p.m. at North Stafford Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Wounded Warrior Project. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. -Mary Elizabeth Frye Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mullinsthompsonstafford.com for the Smith family.