Obituary of David Lee Smith

David Lee Smith was born on November 12, 1966, in Monroe, Michigan. He was born to the union of Edwin C. and Alma M. (Brown) Smith. David attended Monroe High School. For several years he was employed as a truck driver by Benore Logistics.

David loved spending time at the family cabin in Bristol, Michigan located in Lake County near Cadillac.  Up North was David’s favorite spot to relax and unwind. He enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, fishing, four wheeling, jet skiing, boating, and canoeing down the Pine River. He spent many hours relaxing near the campfire listening to the crackling and popping of the firewood.  He enjoyed fishing for walleye and perch in Muskegon with his brother-in-law, and visiting his sister in Colorado but appreciated the mountains and warmer climate states of Kentucky and Georgia.  Family gatherings were a favorite of David’s, but his most cherished memories were certainly those of the cabin.

David was also a fan of Mopar cars, or any Dodge or Chrysler automobile manufactured between 1964 and 1972. 

David Lee Smith, age 57 of Monroe, Michigan passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday; April 7, 2024, at Wellspring Lutheran Services. His passing was preceded by his parents: Edwin and Alma Smith; a brother: Thomas Smith; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

To cherish David’s memory, he leaves behind two sisters: Grace L. (Vincent) Viers and Shirley Payne; one brother: Richard (Lilian) Smith; four nephews: Richard (Connie) Smith, Jonathan (Andi) Smith, Lance Payne, and Rusty Viers; and one great nephew: Ryan Viers.

Friends may gather from 10:00am until 2:30pm on Friday; April 12, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe, 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070.  A Celebration of David’s Life will be at 2:30pm also at Merkle’s.  Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial.   

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