Daniel G. “Butch” Smith, Jr., 72, of Front Royal, VA passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at his home.
Mr. Smith was born in 1948 in Confluence, PA, son of Glenna and the late Daniel Smith, Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam conflict in the SeaBees Special Unit (Construction Battalion Unit). Mr. Smith graduated from Vale Technical Institute, earning an Associate’s degree. He retired from Cathay Inc Stucco. Mr. Smith enjoyed woodworking, constructing model cars, and yard work. He loved his family and spending time with the grandchildren.
He married Barbara Ann Clister on November 28, 1969 in Pennsylvania.
Surviving with his wife are sons, Daniel Glenn Smith, III (Jessica) of Derry, PA and John Raymond Smith of Front Royal, VA; grandchildren, Cameron, Hunter, and Alexa Smith all of Derry, PA; sisters, Karen Glisan (Daniel) of Front Royal, VA, Linda Shuckhart of Strasburg, VA, Peggy Higgs (Michael) of Front Royal, VA, and stepsister, Darlene Harold (David) of Columbus, OH; brother-in-law, Dan Clister of Front Royal, VA; and his canine companion, Buddy.
A visitation will be from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Monday, August 17th, at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 2:30 pm with Pastor Alan Morrison officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Butch’s memory to his family.