Smith, Donald Paul

Passed: 2007-01-02

Age: 63

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2007-01-04

Information: WOOSTER OH - Donald Paul Smith, 63, of Wooster OH, formerly of Ripley, departed this life Tuesday, January 2, 2007.  He was born December 19, 1943, a son of the late Rev. Glenn M. and Bessie Blackshire Smith.  Donald was a man of great faith in God, who was loved and respected by all who knew him.  Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Willie F. ""Frank"" and Josephine Burgess Smith, who provided for his care.  Donald moved to Smithville OH in 1999 in order to be near them.      Other survivors include brothers, Walter Smith and wife Kathryn Nichols Smith of Lebanon TN, Wilbur Smith of Ocala FL, Glen M. Smith, Jr. of Ravenswood, James E. ""Ed"" Smith and wife Betty of Letart; sisters, Wanda Matheney-Haines and husband George of Edgewater FL, Wilda Parsons of Ripley, Verlie Payne of Cottageville and Rose Mary Brooks and husband Michael of Marysville OH; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.  Services will be held Saturday, January 6, 2007, at 11 am at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with Rev. James Smith officiating.  A memorial tribute to his life will be presented by his sister, Rose Mary Brooks.  Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.  Visitation will be held Friday, January 5, 2007, from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be e-mailed to castofuneralhome@citynet.net.