More detail on this person: David Smith, 71 of Troy died Tuesday June 4, 2019 at his residence. Memorial services will be held 10am Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Lee officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Mr. Smith was born June 12, 1947 in Ashbury Park, New Jersey. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the United States Army as a helicopter pilot. Following his military career, he worked in Mobile as district manager of Firestone Tire Store and later with Road Mart for several years prior to his retirement in 2003. Mr. Smith enjoyed the outdoors and fishing in local ponds in the Troy area. Survivors include his wife June Smith; his son, Sean (Amanda) Smith; his grandchildren, Maria Smith and David Smith; his brothers, Daniel (Debbie) Smith and Robin (Susie) Smith; his sister, Darlene Grace. Source: Obituary, Sunset Memorial Park, Midland City, Alabama
Burial information: Sunset Memorial Park, Midland City, AL
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