Daniel E Smith Sr.

June 14, 1942 - December 8, 2015

Mr. Daniel “Dan” Emmit Smith Sr., 73, of Royston, GA passed away Tuesday, December 08, 2015, at his home. Mr. Smith was born in Clarksville, GA on June 14, 1942, son of the late, Buford Smith and the late, Jimmie Thomas Martin. He was a maintenance worker having worked with Country Cupboard in Dawsonville, GA and attended Canon Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was also a United States Army and Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam era. Survivors include his sons, Daniel Smith, Jr. of Comer, GA, Jeremy Smith of Royston, GA and Nick Smith of Hartwell, GA; brothers, Roger Smith of Royston, GA and Denise Smith; and sister, Julie Ridgway of Royston, GA. Memorial services for Mr. Smith will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Hardy and Rev. Mike Spence officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service on Saturday afternoon. The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pruitt Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.