Birth date: Nov 4, 1932 Death date: Jul 1, 2025
Click here to watch livestream: Dan Smith, Jr. 1932-2025 Smith, Dan Jr., 92, from Plant City, Florida entered into the presence of the Lord on July 1, 2025. Dan was born in Waycross, Georgia on November 4,1932. He moved to Plant Read Obituary
Uncle Dan was the kindest, sweetest soul. I’ll always remember his smile and sense of humor. My mom, Dot Smith, loved him so much. I know they are now together- hope Heaven has a Cracker Barrel. Much love to the family and hugs for Aunt Eloise. ❤️
Tim & Holli Griffis
Lots of good memories. Grandpa was a sweet man with a good heart. Always positive with a smile of his face. ❤️ He will be missed very much!
From our first meeting, Dan was my Wingman. As a premier Southern Gentleman, Dan was insistent that his wife take the passenger's front seat and he take the back on this first occasion when I was to drive him to an out-of-town doctor's appointment. "No, I insisted," knowing he was having pain in his knees and hips. "Since you are so tall," I continued, "you will be more comfortable in the front, where there is more legroom. Besides, those two in the back couldn't find their way out of a wet paper bag, so I need you beside me to help with navigation. You will be my Wingman." With that instant "promotion," the front seat became a point of power, a job assisting the pilot. We were now a team; we were Wingman and Wingwoman. With the partnership now registered in the 'Smith Book of Projects', both in and out of the car, my Wingman soon called for help removing a sizeable limb from a massive oak tree in the front yard. As his Wingwoman, I could not refuse, though my stomach was rolling like a Disney ride. One slow step at a time, I managed to reach the top of that 12' ladder, and with trembling hands, promptly dispatched that monster limb. Safely on the ground and pretty proud I didn't need to change my jeans, I glance over to see my loyal Wingman bent over laughing and laughing. With tears of laughter in his eyes, he choked out, "You were the only one I could get to climb that big ladder." Dan left us on July 1, 2025, to be with Our Lord. A good man, a great friend...I will always miss my Wingman. Love and Admiration Always, Sue White
