David E. Smith, 69, of Ivanhoe, NC and formerly of Pine City, NY passed unexpectedly from his earthly life on Friday, March 18, 2016 at his home.

He was born December 21, 1946 in Enola, PA, the son of the late William David Smith, Jr. and Jane Elva Fisler Smith.

David is survived by his wife of 28 years, Joan Wittig-Smith; children, Lindsay Scott and husband Matthew, Sean David Smith, Eric McCoy and Robert McCoy and wife Lisa Phillips; grandchildren, Devin McCoy, Carter McCoy, Byrcen McCoy, Asher McCoy, Evered Scott, Alana McCoy, and Anelina McCoy; sister, Janet Smith Hosey and husband Mark; brother, William C. Smith and wife Paula; and many extended family and friends.

A devoted and remarkable husband, father, granddaddy, brother and friend David's generosity of spirit was also evident is his active participation in many volunteer and charitable activities. While living in New York David volunteered with Meals on Wheels, was a former Elmira City School District Board member, and was past president of both Tanglewood Nature Center Board of Directors and Chemung County Sunrise Rotary. Living in Ivanhoe, NC for the past one and a half years, David was a faithful member of Black River Presbyterian Church where volunteered with the Green Team. David was loved and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Black River Presbyterian Church, 65 Eddie L. Jones Road, Ivanhoe, NC. The Rev. Dr. Paul Layton will officiate the service. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.