The Life of DWIGHT MERRITT SMITH
Dwight M. Smith, 59, of Des Moines, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2013.
Dwight was born August 20, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Evelyn and Mason Smith. He was a life-long resident of Des Moines. He married Linda House on September 18, 1971, in Des Moines, Iowa. She preceded him in death in 2004.
Dwight was a laborer for 20 years and a member of the Labor Union, Local 177. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed hanging out with his life-long friend, Tom Lori. Dwight was very outgoing and loved telling stories. There was never a dull moment when he was around! Dwight loved traveling. He also enjoyed camping and fishing, and liked playing video games with his grandson, Dwight III.
Dwight will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Sanja and husband, Roy Smith of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; son, Dwight Smith, Jr., and wife, Jeanne of Des Moines, Iowa; brothers, Troy Smith and wife Cindy of Maui, Hawaii, Terry Smith of Maui, Hawaii, and Michael Smith of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, Christopher, Summer, Joshua, Alyssa, Stormi, Gage, Dustin, Jamie, Cheyenne, Darren, and Dwight, III; great-grandchildren, Eric, Peyton, Gracie, Allyiah, Jasen, Karson, Jordyn, Braden, and Brystin; and nephews, Timothy, Troy, Jr., Michael, Jr., and Jeff.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and brother, Ricky Owen.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 28, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Dwight.