Donald Reid Smith, Sr.

Donald Reid Smith, Sr., 88, passed away January 3, 2025, at Helen Keller Hospital. He was retired
from Reynolds Alloy, a former member of the Lexington Fire & Rescue Squad, a deacon at
Lexington First Baptist Church and a veteran of the United Staes Navy.
Survivors include:
Sons: Jerry Smith, Ronny Smith(Beth)
Daughters: Connie Pilgrim, Tawna Evans(Joe)
Brothers: Arnold Smith, Harold Smith
Grandchildren: Courtney Kennemer(Trey), Brandi Blanton(Ted), Chasley Smith(Mallory),
Casey Pulliam, Channing Gasque(Alex), Torie Minor(Heath), Kristen Mathis(Jeremy),
Paden Smith(Shay), Makayla Smith
(10) great grandchildren
Preceded in death by:
Wife: Shirley Shelton Smith
Parents: Herbert E. Smith & Mamie Leo Patterson Smith
Son: Donny Smith
Son-in-law: Tommy Pilgrim
Sister: Willese McConnell
Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 11:00am – 1:00pm, at Lexington First
Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm, at the church, with Jeff Cruse
officiating. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery with military honors at the graveside.
Pallbearers will be: Chasley Smith, Casey Pulliam, Paden Smith, Heath Minor, Alex Gasque &
Trey Kennemer.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.