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Donnie Smith

January 9, 1957 - July 21, 2021

Burial Date July 25, 2021

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Sorry to hear this news. Back in the early 80's, Donnie would frequently stop by The Great Escape skating rink in Jackson when I was working and hang out in the DJ booth with me. We'd shoot the breeze about music and what was happening. We both enjoyed people-watching the crowd that came to skate or play video games. We laughed a lot and had a good time. Donnie sure had a fun demeanor and a sly sense of humor that I enjoyed. Recently, I enjoyed seeing his occasional pic or post on Facebook and could tell he still had that same comedic touch that I used to enjoy. Rest in peace, Donnie. -Jeff

Posted by Jeff McSwain on July 30, 2021

Donnie and I attended twelve years of school together, beginning at Little Red. We graduated together in June of 1975 from BHS. Donnie was intelligent and a good student who always got high marks. In high school, he always kept us guys up dated on the NFL and Monday Night Football with Dandy Don, Howard Costello and Frank Gifford. He liked all three. I have many fond memories of Donnie. Unfortunately, after high school, everybody goes separate ways. When a close classmate dies, it takes a “little bit of your heart”. At Little Red, Donnie rode the early bus and left school approximately 45 minutes early. I always kidded him and how he got that deal/bus. Ms. Deaton, said time for early bus and out the door went Donnie and 2-3 more. We had to stay till 3 PM. One day after school, I went to Dime Store and Donnie was there. I kidded him and told him, you left early and didn’t take the bus. We laughed. Donnie was as a good guy. RIP

Posted by Frank Fletcher on July 25, 2021

Donnie and I were good friends. We did a lot of basketball games together for WJSN. I know we covered several regional tournaments in the 1980’s. We also played tennis as a doubles team several times. Donnie had a unique sense of humor and a real interest in music and sports. I will miss him.

Posted by Cluster Howard on July 24, 2021

RIP old friend. You and your humor will be missed.

Posted by Steve Turner on July 23, 2021

Rest in Peace Sweet cousin. You will be Greatly missed.

Posted by Mary Smith on July 22, 2021

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