David Daryle "Smitty" Smith

David Daryle “Smitty” Smith, age 66, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. David was born on September 12, 1950 in Beardstown, IL. He was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and a Chief Engineer for Broadwater Beach Hotel. He is preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Arlene Smith; and sister, Carol Montgomery. Survivors include his loving companion of 18 years, Julie Wescovich Grandy; sister, Linda Smith; brother, Steve (Jana) Smith; daughters, Tina Poulos and Tonya Grandy; and granddaughter, Carrie Barfield. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Douglas Lanier for his care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorial donations be made to the American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (800-638-8299) A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home. Family and friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Southern Memorial Park.