Donald (Donnie) Joseph Smith Jr. was born January 8, 1968 and he left this life for his eternal home July 27, 2026. A memorial to celebrate Donnie’s life will be held Saturday, August 8, 11:00 A.M., at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas, with Brother John Fortenberry officiating and Cody Knott speaking. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Linda, son Jacob and wife Niki, brother Cody and wife Holly, Brother-in-law Bennett and wife Michelle, Aunt Peggy, his grandchildren, Rossyn, Kimber, Dyson, Reed, and Logan, niece and nephew Samantha and Cameron, as well as extended family Dallas, Bradley, Kaitlin, Emma, Sadie, and Hunter. He is preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law Wallace and Betty Shute, his father, Donald Smith Sr., and mother Becky Knott,
It is the memories he left for those who knew him that define Donnie’s life. He was a man of few words, but he made a lasting impact on those who truly knew him. He was a master mechanical technician and could fix anything you put in front of him. Donnie was extremely proud of his son Jacob and treasured their time together, whether it was passing on his mechanical expertise, or just hanging out. The outdoors constantly called his name and if he wasn’t working, you would find him fishing with his sidekick, Dixie, kayaking, tinkering with one of his many projects, or spending time in his yard; if the sun was up, Donnie wanted to be outside. When he was inside, it was almost guaranteed he would be strumming heavy metal on one of his guitars. He was fiercely protective and extremely proud of those he loved, especially his son and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Deweyville Pirate Bass Team in honor of Donnie.
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