Donald L. “Donnie” Smith

Donald Lee “Donnie” Smith, 58 of Tipton, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Howard County as a result of a traffic accident. He was born on July 27, 1959 in Tipton to Donald and Roberta L. (Zimmerman) Smith.

Donnie had worked at Woods Wire in Carmel and later at Steel Parts in Tipton for many years. He was a graduate of Tipton High School, class of 1977. Donnie was also a member of First Baptist Church in Tipton. He was very involved in his children’s lives as they grew up and never missed a game. Donnie loved his dogs and riding bikes. He had a really big heart. He had so little but gave so much.

Donnie is survived by his children, Krista Doss, Atlanta, Tyler Smith and wife Tasha, Cicero, Corey Smith and fiancé Emily Woods, Indianapolis; his parents, Donald and Roberta Smith, Tipton, his companion, Rhonda McCombs, Kokomo; his brother, Mike Smith and wife Cathy, Morgantown; his sister, Cheryl Comer and husband Pat, Tipton; five grandchildren, Blaise Doss, Jameson Downam, Ryder Rednour, Olivia Smith, and Mason Smith; along with several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Donnie will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Lawrence Hufhand presiding. Burial will follow in Tetersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 until the time of the service on Monday.