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David Allan Smith
August 20, 1957 - January 25, 2022
Deceased Classmate: David Allan Smith
Date Of Birth: 8-20-1957
Date Deceased: 1-25-2022
Age at Death: 64
Cause of Death: cardiac arrest and covid
Classmate City: Richmond
Classmate State: TX
Survived By:
Brad and Judy Smith, parents.
Tiffani Hudson Smith, wife, WHS '83
Caitlin Hodges, daughter
Nancy Draper, sister, WHS '77
Steven Smith, brother, WHS '80
David Allan Smith, Westchester class of 1975, died on January 25, 2022 at the age of 64. Smitty and I were best friends for 50 years. I am going to miss him a great deal. He was part of the great migration of Exxon employee families from New Jersey in the late 60’s and early 70’s. He was born in New York City. He lived in Richmond, until his death.
Along with Dan O’Connell, the three of us had a blast while doing our jobs for the Wildcat football program, all four years at WHS. For our Junior and Senior years, Dan was Head Equipment Manager, Smitty was Asst Equipment Manager, and I was Head Trainer. We dodged more swats than we got. Smitty and I were running buddies. Whether it was kikker dancing or going to a strip joint, we did it together. He had the more outgoing personality, than I.
Smitty worked in fast food joints, during high school. He graduated from SFA and he was a damn fine restaurant manager. He left the restaurant industry to become the Seafood Manager for various HEB stores, until his death.
He died from cardiac arrest and Covid. He had already received two jabs and was negative on January 8, but still had bronchitis-like symptoms a week later. He wasn’t a person to go to a doctor, unless he had to. The big dummy. I’ve known and loved the Smith family for one year less than Smitty. Mr. & Mrs. Smitty, Nancy, and Steve. All four of them survive Smitty. Also Smitty’s wife, Tiffani, she, too, a Wildcat, and their daughter Caitlin. He was to become a grandfather in late April. He died so soon. He was a believer in Jesus Christ and I look forward to re-uniting with him, when my card is punched as well. I will always have the wonderful fragrance of memories of being Smitty’s best friend.
Goodbye, my dear friend.
Doug Spence
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Douglas Foster Spence (1975)
On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2 p.m., there will be a celebration of the life of Smitty.
It will be held at the Grace Community Bible Church, 5121 FM 359, Richmond, Texas 77406.
Only your presence is desired, but if you would like to send flowers or make a donation to the American Heart Association in memory of Smitty, please feel free to do so. Thanks.
Doug Spence
George Allen Cowan (1975)
Remember Smitty well, and anyone who played football at Westchester did. He was always upbeat, positive and seemed genuinely happy to be talking with you, or anyone he met. He was a pleasure to be around and will be missed.
George Cowan
Jack Joseph Schubert (1975)
I am very sorry about David's "Smitty" passing. My thoughts & prayers are with his family. Doug, I am so sorry about the loss of your best friend. Smitty was always in a good mood & made you smile. We'll miss him. - Jack Schubert
Cameron Helweg (1982)
While I was much younger, I knew David through his parents frequenting Wachel's Exxon where his brother Steve and I worked. Remember great times at the Smith house hanging with David and Steve. Getting "freebees" from him when going to Spoons off Gessner. And a memorable time when visiting him up at SFA. I did not know him as well as others, but the few times got to spend with him it was always a fun wild time.
Laurie Lee Kripp (Kalember) (1975)
I did not know either David or Doug, but found it interesting that I have same birthday as the deceased class member. Unfortunately, I knew very few men in our class. Sorry to hear this man died.
Finn Olaf Langerud III (1975)
My deepest condolences to the Smith Family, may God’s Peace rain down on your entire family during this difficult time. Smitty was a bright light in our day during those years at Westchester, and his spirt and our memories will continue to live on. Rest In Peace my friend .
Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Herndon (Caron) (1975)
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. We were neighbors all during high school and he always had a ready smile on his face and a cheerful laugh. My condolonces to his family.
Robin Helen Roth (Haworth) (1975)
David and I shared the same homeroom at Westchester. He was a good friend and great guy. I remember we both worked at York Steak House in Memorial City during the summer of our senior year. It was nice to work with a friend. Later in years our paths crossed once again when he managed the seafood department at the Bear Creek HEB. It was nice seeing him there weekly. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and wish to share my sympathy with his family.
Frank Conway Devine (1975)
So sorry to hear that Smitty has passed away. Praying for his wife and all the family as well as Doug Spence. Praying for the Lord's comfort and peace to be with all those who are close to him. May God bless! - Frank Devine
John McKaig Spafford (1975)
I am saddened by David's passing, I too shared homeroom with him (and all the Smiths) and remember him smiling and happy. Wonderful words by Doug Spence, what a heartfelt tribute to Smitty. Thoughts and prayers for you and all the friends and family.
John Spafford