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J R Kenn6 posted a condolence
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Remember David well.Great memories for sure. RIP
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James Baugh lit a candle
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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I remember Mr. Smith, and his family well. We attended the Pearland Church of Christ for several years. Although its been 3 years now, I send my condolences to his family and friends.
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Samantha Stewart posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
I worked with Mr. smith years ago through a company and he was one of the most loving and caring men I’ve worked with here. He’s been on my mind since I’ve moved back to Pearland last year. I send my thoughts and prayers to Susan Martha and the other daughter. I am so sorry to hear of his passing without visiting him
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Saturday, April 13, 2019
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Steve Harris posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
I am so sorry to have just now heard this. Mr. Smith was a good friend of my dad, C.J.Harris, Jr and his family with ours. I've lived in MS since 1989 and have missed out on news that ties back to my Pearland.
He was a great man, as was his whole family.
I am glad that he lived so many years to shed his wisdom and fun on those around him that needed both.
Thank you God for people like David Smith, Jr that meant so much to so many.
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Sandra and Bob Price posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Condolences and prayers for you and your family, Leah and Dwight.
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Mollie Miller posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2019
David Smith was the reason I got into becoming a a paramedic firefighter. Thank you and god speed sir. And we have it from here. I love you sir and thank you.
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George Carman posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
Hilda and I are sorry for your loss. We pray God will comfort you with the comfort only He can give. We will keep your family in our prayers.
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Vance Riley posted a condolence
Friday, March 8, 2019
David was a blessing to Pearland and to its long cherished history of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. David was a blessing to me by instructing me as an EMT-Intermediate and then as an EMT-Paramedic many years ago. It is an honor for us to report to work each morning in a building named after him. We will not forget him and his work will continue to go on. Our prayers are with the whole Smith family and his extended Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement families, as well.
Vance L. Riley
Fire Chief
Pearland Fire Department
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Darlene Miller posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of David passing. He was a great and caring man. I always enjoyed running into him in town or a Republican fund raiser. I saw him about a year ago when he was at Windsong along with my mom and enjoyed our visit.G5gB3
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Pat Knight posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Dear Smith Family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless and Be With You.
In Christian Love
Mary Means
Pat Knight
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Tyna Hall Bittick posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
David Smith and family had such a positive impact on Pearland, He was active in so many ways for Pearland to become such a wonderful town.
Prayers for the family
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Bob & Brenda Kennedy lit a candle
Thursday, March 7, 2019
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So sorry for your loss.
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Amy and Jeff Lowe posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Although we never had the good fortune to personally know David Smith, we've heard such good things about him. We send our condolences and prayers to Leah Bateman and Susan Lenamon and their families.
In Christian love,
Jeff and Amy Lowe
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Brenda Miller posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Prayers and condolences to Mr. Smith's family and friends. I don't remember him, but I remember Martha. Seems I remember her helping dye Bubba, Joey, and someone else's hair back years ago.
I am truly sorry for your loss.
God bless.
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LISA DIESE posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
My sweet friend David. I will sure miss your great sense of humor and quick witt. I was a lucky one who got to spend so much time with you. I was truly blessed to eat lunch with you every day and get to work with you. I loved all your funny stories. I will never forget them. It was such an honor for you to ask me to sell yours and Frankie's home. I'm sure gonna miss you. I'm so glad you're with Frankie again. Life will just not be the same without you here. If you're not country people, you just wouldn't understand, right David. Love you my friend, until we meet again at our Saviors feet.
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Linda Menchaca posted a condolence
Thursday, March 7, 2019
My condolences to the entire David Smith family
Linda Menchaca
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Mark Humphries posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
David,
You made such a difference in my life. From our families being close over all the years to you even building my family’s home. It also was your help that made it possible for me to enter law enforcement as a career. I’ve been a licensed peace officer for 45 years because of your help and mentoring over the years. You are and will be greatly missed.
Mark Humphries
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Larry Wilkins posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Family. David Smith, a Man for All Seasons. Pearland owes him a great deal. Just one more Thank You Sir...
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Terrie Morgan posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
I met David in 1990 when I worked for the South East Economic Development Corporation in Pasadena. Little did I know I would be moving to Pearland in 1992 and work with him again. He was always bigger than life! In 2000 David and I were both serving on the Pearland 2020 Vision committee. A group of us were sitting around the table and the facilitator asked each of us how we envision Pearland to be in 2020. There were so many sophisticated answers regarding mass transit, technology, infrastructure, you name it! I happen to be sitting beside David. I will never forget his answer when the facilitator called on him...."Hell, I don't even by green bananas. I may be gone tomorrow. Beats me what Pearland will look like in 2020!" The group roared with laughter. My friend, David almost made to 2020 to see for himself. He was truly a stand up kind of guy with much integrity, common sense and integrity. He will be truly missed as one of the pillars in Pearland.
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Patti and Allan Honc posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
David was a special person and presence fir our spiritual grounding, faith and support for our kids teenage years. He was instrumental in setting up an EMS for Pearland. Love him and family. We’ll miss him.
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Julie Davis lit a candle
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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Thank you for your leadership.
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Patti and Allan Honc lit a candle
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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Your authentic presence and wisdom helped us in our marriage, faith and during our kids teenage years. We miss you.
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Buck Stevens posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
David was such a mentor.... many conversations about radios, emergency management, EMS, law enforcement stories and above all, the history of our great community.
My condolences to the Smith family know he made a rich impact on all of us. It was an honor to be his freind.
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Calvin V Meade posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
David was a wonderful citizen who loved Pearland and worked hard to make it a better place. Condolences to the entire Smith family from the entire Massey and Meade family.
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Susan Smith castleberry posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers. Susan
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Judy Armstrong Fore posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Our thought & prayers are with the family during this sad time!
God Bless!
Judy Armstrong Fore
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Maureen Henry posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
My sincerest condolences!
Mr Smith was a wonderful man.
He was always kind and friendly.
It was always good to see his smiling face!
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Maureen Henry posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
My sincerest condolences!
Mr Smith was a wonderful man.
He was always kind and friendly.
It was always good to see his smiling face!
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Kevin Cole posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
David was a one-of-a-kind gentleman. I call it a pleasure to have known him and call him friend. Pearland has lost a giant of a man. Prayers for all of his family during this time.
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Margaret Hammack Elkins posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
I had the great pleasure of working with David and what a fine man to have known.
This was in the 70's. He contributed so much to his community.
Prays to all the family.
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Keith Bonner posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
I am truly saddened at the loss of your father and my friend. David was a great man who taught me valuable lessons about what family and loyalty mean. His contributions to the City of Pearland are unmeasurable. He loved you and your sisters and your mother with all of his bigger than life heart. I will miss him greatly.
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Linda Biernacki lit a candle
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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Linda Biernacki posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May you find peace knowing he is home and at peace.
Linda and Ricard Biernacki
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Cindy posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
What a pleasure it was to know this beautiful soul. Got to visit with him in December and his spirits were still just as great as they were back in the day! Kind words and humor were aplenty when he was around.
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Randall Connell posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
I remember Mr. David from my childhood and teenage years of living in Pearland and Manvel. My Dad thought so highly of him and Clarence and Jack Miller. He was very supportive when my Dad and later my Mom Died. My thoughts are with all of his family and may God send encouragement to you.
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Keith Ordeneaux posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Pearland has lost a great man. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and many friends of Mr. Smith. Although he is gone he has left a legacy that will last far into the future. Every time you hear or see an ambulance in Pearland please thank Mr. Smith and his wife for bringing this service to Pearland. I will miss hearing his voice and the stories. Rest in peace sir you left this world better than you found it and that is all anyone could ask.
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Nancy Cours Guess posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
David was a busy man, working for his beloved Pearland. He was always trying to get things done for our city. You would see him everywhere. Our city will miss his hard work and caring attitude. Condolences to his family.
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Loyd Wilson posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
David was someone you could always depend upon. Laura and I looked up to David and his wife as long as we knew them. They were there for us when we needed them, and at other times, "just because".
David understood what it was like to be a little rough around the edges, and he never judged us for our shortcomings. David wasn't a perfect man (who was but Christ himself), but he definitely was a Christian man, a good husband and father, and all the other titles he earned along the way and he was always there to lead the way.
We say so long dear friend, until we meet again in the hereafter!
With love from all of us in the Wilson family.
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Ed Thompson posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
David was one of a kind. His fingerprint will always be on the City of Pearland and Brazoria County. We lost a treasure.
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Carol Artz-Bucek, President/CEO Pearland Chamber of Commerce posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
I knew David Smith through The Pearland Chamber of Commerce. He was a past Chair of the Board and avid supporter of the organization. He was larger than life with his upbeat attitude, tall stature and big cowboy hat. His laugh was infectious. His leadership will live on and will always be the basis of the success of Pearland.
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Erin Steele posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
David L. Smith was a wonderful, kind, generous man. I remember attending banquets honoring high school seniors graduating in the top 10% of their class.
David and his wife, Frankie, awarded scholarships to students every year at the annual luncheon.
A few years ago, Mr. Smith encountered a young mother and her child in need outside a local restaurant. He paid for their meals and gave the mother money for gas. He referred her to local agencies for additional assistance.
David L. Smith was a living example of how to love your neighbor.
These are just two of hundreds of times he recognized a need and took action.
"Let your light shine before people, so they an see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:16
Mr. Smith's light shines on through his family. May God provide comfort and strength to them.
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Carrie Brumley posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
I met Mr. Smith at one of his visit to Perry's Landmark restaurant. He was always nice and a pleasure to speak with. He was such an icon here in Pearland and will be missed. Every time I saw him around town in his truck we would just wave. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace. Thank you for your service to our great city.
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Deana Boren posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
My memory goes back to the early 1980s. My husband and I (Terry) were married in 1983. Terry was a volunteer with Brookside Fire Dept. And I thought that was the coolest thing. I loved the thought of being involved in a small community and giving back.
I was able to join the fire dept in 1985, my self and another Lady( Tammy) joined together. I remember getting such praises from David, and telling us to not let those guys run us over. To show them what we had and to be the best we could be. He was always so encouraging, I loved to hear him talk and to hear that deep laughter.
He was a tremendous assist to our community, and county. He will greatly missed.
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Stacie Shukanes posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
My deepest condolences for the entire Smith Family. Mr. Smith was a wonderful man with such a caring, warm heart! He will be missed by all who knew him. Much love & comfort to you all at this time of great grief.
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Mary Anne McWhirter posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with this entire precious family. What happy memories I hold of the man known as David Smith -- the Gentle Giant. When he entered a room just his mere presence demanded respect for who he was and what he was...He was so strong...yet his soul so gentle and giving. I remember that beautiful smile and his infectious boisterous laugh...that could light up a room.
David is truly the greatest icon of Pearland and has done so much for so many and given to this community selflessly as no other. He has truly made Pearland what it is today. Oh how he will be missed but his legacy is embedded in this community and the lives in it forevermore.
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