David C. Smith

David C. Smith (Crockett) was born in Spokane, Washington on April 5, 1955, to Donald E. and Elaine A. Smith. He passed away on Mar. 3, 2024, in Covington, Ga.

David attended school in Cheney and Spangle before going into the army. He served a tour in Vietnam before coming back home to Cheney.

David had numerous friends and family members who he often spoke about with fond memories.

He was a great cook and loved fishing and working on cars. David was preceded in death by one son, Dyllan James in 1992, and his wife Cathy in 2019.

He is survived by three siblings: Kristy Baker, Douglas Smith, and Dawn Fogelsong, all of Washington state, as well as his two daughters, Andrea Powers of Covington, Ga., and Ashlea Botello of Oxford, G.

In addition, Dave had four grandchildren: Elisha, Elaina, and Ellison Powers, and Cali Botello. He left his Cheney home to be close to his grandchildren after the passing of his wife, Cathy.

A private memorial will be held at a future date. Any donations can be made in David's memory to the American Kidney Fund, or The SCRAPS Hope Foundation of Spokane