Guyton – David Lance Smith, Sr., 71, passed away September 2, 2022 at his home.

The Sandersville, GA native currently resided in Guyton, GA was a lab technician for Arboris LLC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Starr Smith; parents, Alex & Otelia Smith; and siblings, Rhonda Morris and Alex Smith.

He is survived by his children, Lance Smith (Angela) and Leslie Smith (Garon); grandchildren, Tripp Smith, Monroe Smith, Ethan Smith, and Eli Smith; lifetime partner, Donna Wilson (Nichole); brother, Tony Smith (Marsha); sister-in-law, Nancy Baxley; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-6421.