Donald Smith

Donald Robert Smith passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. Don was born in Columbus, Ohio, August 11, 1938 to Cletus and Rose (Swendenburg) Smith. He attended Jackson Township School and was Valedictorian as well as president of his class. He graduated in 1956. He was a member of the International Typographical Union, which became the Communications Workers of America, for 40 years.

Don is preceded in death by his father Cletus Smith, his mother Rose (Swedenberg) Smith, brother Charles (Linda) Smith, sister Sandra (Bob) Eitel and niece Nancy Pontius. Don is survived by his wife Joan Sharon Bowdle Smith, son Craig (Laura) Smith, grandsons Cameron Smith and Brendon Smith, daughter Cheryl (Pete) Vorus as well as many nieces and nephews.

Viewing hours will be from 11:00 to 1:00 at Wellman Funeral Home on Thursday August 3, with the service to follow at 1:00.  Burial will be in Jackson Twp. Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123

Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.