Durwood Lamar Smith Obituary (1953

Durwood Lamar Smith, 70 of Gallion, AL went to his eternal home on October 9, 2023. He was born on July 14, 1953, in Clanton, AL to John Durwood Smith and Eva Louise Easterling Smith. He was a driver for MDS Trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather, Joseph F. Lewis; his daughter, Nena Keup; his brothers: Joe Lewis and Freddie Lewis and his brother-in-law Jerry Hannah. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Holiday Strong; his daughters: Camilla Croston, and Patricia Spence (Sam); his sons: Durwood Lamar Smith, Jr., and Dusty Smith; his sisters: Patricia Hannah, and Linda Phillips (Larry); and his brother, Johnnie Smith (Peggy). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date with Kirk Funeral Homes, Demopolis Chapel handling local arrangements.