David Gerald Smith

David Gerald Smith, age 57 formally of Westerville, OH passed away suddenly March 4, 2011. Born March 18, 1954. Graduated from Westerville High. Entered the U.S. Marines, served seven years in Japan where he taught english to the Japanese. He was influential in implementing a GPS tracking unit system to find lost persons. Former minister in Columbia, SC. Proceeded in death by his father Gerald R. Smith of Gahanna, OH; survived by daughter Victoria Calzoncinth (Eli) Baytown, Tx; granddaughter Audrey Calzoncinth; son Brian Smith (Shilo) London, England; mother Carol A. Smith, Reynoldsburg, OH; sisters Christine Fleming (Gary) of Gahanna, OH; Pamela Holley (Jerry) of Reynoldsburg, OH; stepmother Carol B. Smith of Gahanna, OH; stepsisters Tricia Meachum of Albany, NY; Constance Ziobrowski (Tom) of Rexford, NY; Kathryn Hayostek (Randy) of Schenectady, NY; also survived by fiancee Jennifer Stencil of Mason, OH and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 10-11am at Central College Presbyterian Historical Chapel. Memorial service immediatley following. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. sent at www.avancefuneralhome.com

Visitation

10-11 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ Central College Presbyterian Historical Chapel

Service

11 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ Central College Presbyterian Historical Chapel