David Charles Smith, age 65, of Clancy, Montana passed away in the early morning hours on December 30, 2020 at Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital. David was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on April 02, 1955 to parents William Raymond Smith and Agnes Mable Belgard-Smith.
David loved his country and he proudly joined the United States Army on July 26, 1973. He was stationed at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida, where David was assigned to work with Hercules missiles. When it came time to re-enlist in 1977, David was then stationed at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. David continued to serve until being honorably discharged in 1978.
David was married to KimberLee Ann Bock on January 28th, 1982 in Helena, Montana. David enjoyed the outdoors and to be around nature. He loved to fish and pan for gold. He also enjoyed reading, and considered to be quite the movie buff.
David was preceded in death by his father, William Raymond Smith, mother, Agnes Mable Belgand-Smith and sister, Helen Smith.
David is survived by his wife, KimberLee Smith, Clancy, Montana; and his children; April Smith of Florida, Lucas Smith of Clancy and Rebecca Romero, Helena; brothers and sisters, Thelma Soden of Okolona, Mississippi, William Smith of Modesto, California, Ronald Smith of Bakersfield, California, Marcy Garay of Helena, Montana, Pamela Hernandez of Helena, Montana, Maryann Smith of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Micheal Smith of Tucson, Arizona, Julie Alvarado of Helena, Montana and Hugh Smith of Reno, Nevada; grandchildren Veronica of Florida, Justine Meixner, Draven Romero, and Adrianna Romero of Helena, Montana and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
The Smith Family invites you to his memorial service on Thursday, January 7th at 11:30 am at Retz Funeral Home, 315 East 6th Street. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:30 a.m.
Thursday January 7, 2021
Retz Funeral Home
315 East 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
Following the Memorial Service
Thursday January 7, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Hero's Road
Helena , Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:30 a.m.
Thursday January 7, 2021
Retz Funeral Home
315 East 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
Following the Memorial Service
Thursday January 7, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Hero's Road
Helena , Montana 59602
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Marsha McDede Alsbury says
So sorry to hear of your father and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Randy and marilyn says
Until we meet again my friend. We will miss you.
I’ve enjoyed our fishing trips , gold panning , breakfasts visits ,
The times our family’s would get together and laugh about each other . All the BBQ, food and joking about you that I had fun with you .good days my friend. GOD BLESS you and your family and all . Much love .
Jerome and Ronnie Tuss says
Kimberly and family; I am so sorry to hear about the death of you husband and father. May
God be with you and your family during this time of grief.
Jerome and Ronnie Tuss
Marilyn Buck says
Kim and Family,
Kim i will always remember the day i broke the tibula and fibula in my left leg ( it had rained and ground froze and snowed over that so very slick) i remember Dave getting out of the van coming over and picking me up and carrying me to the van and you guys rushing me in. I will always be so grateful for that. Take care, Mare