Don Smith, former pastor of several churches in west Alabama, died Aug. 21. He was 85.
A Birmingham native, Smith spent a few years after high school working secular jobs and serving in the Navy Reserves. In 1962, he surrendered to a call to ministry.
After completing his education, he spent the next 47 years serving churches in Arkansas and Alabama, including Fairhaven Baptist Church, Demopolis; Moundville Baptist Church; and Rangeline Baptist Church, Linden.
Smith is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia; daughters, Leigh Anna and Linda; son, Donald Wayne; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
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