Don C. Smith Sr.

Don C. Smith Sr. age 82, of Caldwell, OH passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his home. He was born March 17, 1935 in Branchland, WV a son of the late Lucian and Ruby Smith.

Don never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing. He never passed up an opportunity for a good cup of coffee or sweets.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Gloria Dean Smith, who passed away September 15, 2009 and a brother Robert E. Lee Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are 5 children Barbara (David) Bever of Canton, OH, Tammy Smith of Boliver, OH, Chris Abbott of Cambridge, OH, Don Smith Jr. of Caldwell, and Rogainea Modich of Beach City, OH; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 2 siblings Freda Porter and Stanley Smith both of California. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. A funeral service will be held following visitation on Tuesday at 1:00 PM in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Shafer Cemetery near Macksburg.

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