David Simon Smelser, 75, of Frederick County, Virginia, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Washington Hospital.

Mr. Smelser was born in 1940 in Flint Hill, VA, the son of the late Pete and Helen Smelser.  He was retired having worked for the Sanitation Department. David was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He will be forever remembered for his love of John Deere tractors, woodworking and tinkering in his garage. He was an exceptional caring man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Mr. Smelser married Rachel C. Miller on November 7, 1989 in Strasburg, VA.

Surviving with his wife are stepdaughter, Sharon Bailey of South Carolina; stepsons, Kevin D. Miller of Winchester, Virginia and Willis H. Miller, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Montgomery, Alabama; five step-grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

Mr. Smelser was one of fourteen children and was preceded in death by four brothers.

The family will receive friends on Friday, 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, on Friday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.  Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, Virginia.

Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA, 115 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601 or American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Winchester, VA 22601.