David Gregory Smith, 60, of Mooresville, N.C, passed unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born September 5, 1959, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Heyward Norman Smith and Nancy Carole Welch Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Lee Smith; brothers, Steven Shawn Smith and Phillip Lynn Smith; and sister, Linda Carole Smith.

David enjoyed wood working, hanging out with friends and family on Lake Norman, watching sunsets on the lake and going to the beach. He was known for his great sense of humor. He graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and attended UNC Charlotte.

He is survived by son, David Gregory Smith II (Taylor); brother, Heyward “Woody” Smith Jr.; niece, Kirsten Tatnall Smith Murphy (Jeff) of Florida; and his beloved furry friend, Bullitt and grand dogs, Jack, Bear and Bee.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, June 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, at 2 p.m., at Glenwood Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Mourne Fire Department, P.O. Box 32, Mt. Mourne, NC 28123.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Smith family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.