Danny E. Smith
Danny E. Smith, 66 of The Villages, Florida entered into rest on February 29, 2016 in Florida. He passed the day before what would have been his 47th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Belinda “Benni” Smith and their daughter, Traci Smith; his mother, Lois Smith of Glasgow, Kentucky, three sisters Diane Harrison of Glasgow, Darlene Chapman of Glasgow, husband Steve, and Brenda Lawrence of Oakland, Kentucky, husband Timmy, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson Smith, two brothers, Larry Smith and R. Keith Smith and two nieces, Allison Danielle Dearing and Stephanie Darlene Chapman.
Danny was a 1968 graduate of North Warren High School in Smith’s Grove, Kentucky. He joined the United States Air Force in 1968, was a Vietnam War Veteran and received a Cold War Certificate of Recognition. During his service, Danny was stationed throughout the United States and in U-tapao, Thailand where he worked in Airborne Electronic Countermeasures on B-52 aircraft. He received an honorable discharge at the rank of Sergeant in 1972.
He was a Barren County native and church member of Dover Missionary Baptist Church in Haywood, Kentucky. Danny was ordained as a Deacon of Dover Church in 1982. He also served as Sunday School Superintendent and Assistant Clerk.
In 2008, he retired from his role as a State Level Manager of Implementation, Procedures and Quality at AT&T Telecommunications Company after 35 years of service. Danny began with South Central Bell/AT&T as an Installation and Repair Technician in Bowling Green, Kentucky. During his career, he was promoted to Manager of Installation and Repair, District Staff and Safety Manager for the West Kentucky District, and ESM (Engineered Statistical Measurement) & Safety Manager before becoming a Manager of Engineered Service Measures, Safety and Compliance.
Among his many service orientated activities, throughout his career he was an active member of the Telephone Pioneers and Future Telephone Pioneers where he served as a member of the Missing and Exploited Children’s Task Force and supported telecommunication efforts of annual telethons including Muscular Dystrophy, United Cerebral Palsy, and Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethons. He also volunteered his time to support the annual Bowling Green Special Olympics. After he retired, Danny worked in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Briarwood Elementary School as a Math Tutor and at Warren East Middle School as an Instructional Assistant.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm Friday, March 4 at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow, Kentucky. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, March 6 at Dover Missionary Baptist Church in Haywood, Kentucky with Bro. Melvin Holland and Bro. Terry Jackson officiating. Danny will be lovingly laid to rest in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery with Military Honors.
Benni and Traci, I was so saddened to hear of Danny’s passing. He was such a sweet person and I always admired how much he loved and cared for you both. I know he will be your angel in heaven, just as he was your angel here on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and just know I am always here for you. Love always! Pam
Dear Smith family
With very heavy heart and deep sadness, I’d like to share my most sincere condolences to you all. His sudden departure has left a big hole in my heart and no word can capture my sadness. My thoughts and prayers are w/ you all. In this toughest time, I hope you all can reflect on all the good times you had together and all of his proud and significant contributions to his country, community, and family. Please take good care of yourselves as I’d imagine that he’d want you to do so.
Sincerely
Zung To
To my dear family
Wish I could express in words what I feel in my heart for each of you at this difficult time. I’am so sorry for the great loss of such a wonderful son, husband father, and brother uncle my wonderful cousin. Danny is home now safe in the arms of Jesus no more to suffer no pain. I want you all to know that you’re loved and in my thoughts and prayers.. Danny my dear cousin you will never ever be forgotten you will always live in my heart! I love you cousin we all someday will meet you at the River on that glorious hill side ,we will all be reunited once again, but in a much more beautiful and real ream.
With love forever Cynthia.
Dear Family
Mother’s heart is broken for each of you, expecially her childhood friend her brother’s wife Lois the mother of Danny. Mother sends her love and prayers to each one, and prays God will comfort you all in knowing Danny is rejoicing with his Heavenly Father.
Dear Traci and Family
I would like to express my sincere condolences to you at such a very sad time. Although I only knew of Danny through Traci, that insight was of a wonderful, much loved Dad, greatly supportive and very proud of hos special daughter. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Heather Cox
Thoughts & Prayers to Family.
Dear Tracy,Ms Smith, I am so sorry for your loss. I am at a loss for words. I wish I could of had the chance to help in the care of you father more. But he is in the best care ever now. You and your family are in my prayers. The time you had with him will be in your heart and in your thoughts forever. If I can be of any help in any way. Please let me know.
Sincerly,
Dottie Alarcon
Dear Traci and Family,
My sincere condolences. I am so sorry for your loss and I hope you can find strength in family and friends. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Sending huge hugs,
Laura Resnansky
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Danny. He was a one-of-a-kind friend, who brought us much joy and laughter. We will always cherish the moments we spent together… on the golf course, eating out at his favorite restaurant (McAlister’s) or just riding around on the golf car. There are no goodbyes for us. He will always be in our hearts. Debbie & Gary (“Cupcake”)
Dear Benni and Traci,
I was so sad to read today about Danny’s passing. I have happy memories of you both from American National Bank when he’d drop by from the old Bell Telephone Company up the street. He was such a kind and friendly person, yet quiet and soft-spoken. I remember seeing you and Danny at Long John Silver’s in Glasgow right before your move to Florida and being happy to see you again after all those years. Please know that you are remembered in my prayers. Fondly, Pat
I worked with Danny for many years. He was a kind and gentle person whom I admired immensely. I am sorry to hear of his passing. However, I never doubted his salvation so I know we will meet again in the New Jerusalem.
Dear Smith Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I would like to share my condolences to you all. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with your family. Sincerely, Rajesh
Dear Traci and the Smith Family,
My sincere condolences. I knew of Mr. Smith through Traci and got to meet him very briefly in person once in Redwood City, California. He was certainly a loving and supportive dad who was very proud of all the accomplishments of his daughter. Benni and Traci – I really hope you find strength in family and friends during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Sincerely,
Meera
Dear Traci, Mrs. Benni Smith and Ms. Lois Smith:
Mr. Smith, your father, husband, and son, sounds like a wonderful man who contributed to society in many ways from youth through retirement. He’s such a great example of how much a difference one person can make in the lives of others. I hope you find solace in your stories of how he lived and who he was. I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you in the coming days weeks. Please take care. Sincerely, Meghan
I am so very sorry for your great loss. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. He definitely made an impact on many lives and will be deeply missed. Sincerely, Lou
Darlene & family, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you today and days to come.
Dear Ms Benni – I just saw the obituary for Danny & I am so terribly sorry to hear about the passing of Danny. I have thought of you often, since working together at Briarwood! Danny was a great person to work with & will be missed dearly. May you find peace & comfort at this difficult time in your life. May God bless you & wrap his loving arms around you. You will be in my thoughts & prayers always!
With greatest sympathy, Michelle Schneller
Darlene-so sorry for the loss of your brother. I wasn’t aware of this being your brother until tonite. Blessings be with you and your family in the coming days. So sorry.