David Lawrence Smith passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his home in De Kalb, Texas. He was 91.

David was born December 22, 1928, in Lydia, Texas, to David Lawrence, Jr. and Ola Mae Grigg Smith.  He was a Veterinarian and a retired Lt. Colonel having served in the United States Navy and the Air Force Reserves.  David was a member of the American Legion Post #488 and was of the Catholic faith. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, David H. “Buster” Smith and Walter Roy...