Richard D. Smith

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Brother Smith was initiated into Local 98 on July 13, 1978 and retired on May 1st, 2000. Brother Smith was a 43 year member and is the father of Brother Adam Smith. Brother Smith proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Member Name: Richard D. Smith
Passed away: 02/01/2022
Funeral Details:

obituary: Richard David Smith, 83, of Lexington, Michigan passed away Tuesday morning the 1st of February 2022 in his home after a battle against lung cancer. Richard was born January 28, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. Richard leaves behind his beloved wife Gwendolyn (Pitre) of 61 years. Together they had four children Kelly (Vella) and husband Joe, Shawn and wife Cindy, Tracey (Schmidt) and husband Mike, and Adam and wife Trish. Richard had nine grandchildren Kyle, Nikki, Arcadia, Shelby, Jesse, Makena, Chase, Gabriel and Gwendolyn, and two great grandchildren Levi and Payton that he loved so much. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jerry, sister Babs and son, Shawn Patrick Smith. He served his country in the US Navy and spent the majority of his life working as a licensed journeyman plumber with Local 98. During his retirement, Rich loved to golf with his buddies, fish, hunt, and travel with his wife. He was a dedicated, hard-working family man who served as a glowing example of a father and husband.


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Brother Smith was initiated into Local 98 on July 13, 1978 and retired on May 1st, 2000. Brother Smith was a 43 year member and is the father of Brother Adam Smith. Brother Smith proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.