David A. Smith

David A. Smith Sr., 79, of Limestone, NY died Sunday morning, November 14, 2021 at the Salamanca Nursing & Rehab following a short illness.

Born January 7, 1942 in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Thelma Fluent Smith.

He had been employed with American Locker and AVM Signor in Ellicottville, NY for over 30 years, and had previously been employed Schebel & Wood Woolen Mills in Salamanca, NY.

He enjoyed playing video games, making video recordings, and was an avid guitar player who also enjoyed singing.

Surviving are: four sons, Richard Smith, Rocky Face, GA, David (Heather Watkins) Smith Jr., Limestone, NY, Michael Smith and Steven Smith, both of Rocky Face, GA; a sister, Dale McDonald, McAlpin, FL; two brothers, Ronald (Susan) Smith, McAlpin, FL, John (Katherine) Smith, Salamanca, NY; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a stepsister, Phyllis Wagner.

There will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family and will be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com.