1. Donald A. Smith affectionately known as "Duck" died in Cleveland, Ohio on August 28, 2022, after a short illness.

He was preceded in death by his Mother: Inez L. Smith; Father: Allen B. Smith; Brothers: Allen B. "Rudy" Smith, Jr., James "Jimmy" Smith; Sisters: Pearl Smith, Bessie Smith-Brown, and Patience MacFarlane.

Donald leaves to cherish his memories, one Son: Donald Smith, Jr.; two Daughters: Kara Waters and Diamond; one Brother: Kenny Smith; Sister in Laws: Janie Smith and Mieko Smith; Niece (Caregiver): Sunday Scarbrough; devoted Friend: Francine Matthews; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Celebration of Life service will be held at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, October 8, 2022.