Douglas Smith Sr.

July 8, 2022 at 9:53 p.m.
Douglas Smith Sr.
Douglas Smith Sr.

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Douglas Smith Sr., of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Parkview Randallia on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 62.

Born in McDowell, Ky., on May 9, 1960, he was the son of Arthur and Henrietta Smith. After high school, Douglas served in the Navy and National Guard. On Aug. 3, 1980, he was united in marriage to Maria W. Alsisto and they spent nearly 42 years together. After working as a machine operator for 25 years, he retired from Dalton Foundry.

A very selfless person, Douglas was always willing to help those who needed it. He also loved to joke around with friends and family. His smile lit up the room. Douglas also enjoyed playing computer games and watching TV shows and movies, for which he loved to share spoilers.

Along with his wife Maria, those who survive with his memories to cherish are his children, Jonathan W. Smith, Dean Smith and Douglas Smith Jr.; his grandchildren: Adrian, Kyle, Maelynn, Liam Kinlee and Layni; sisters, Kathleen (John) Slone, Edwina (Jim) Patrick and Naoma Foreman; and brothers, Bud (Dawn) Smith and Mack (Ann) Smith. He is further survived by many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Arthur Olie Smith.

Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services in entrusted with the care of Douglas. Friends and family may gather there, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, on Monday, July 11 from 3 until 5 p.m. with the Life Celebration® service beginning at 5 p.m.

Written condolences may be left on Douglas’ obituary page at www.TitusFuneralHome.com while memorial gifts may be directed to Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services for his funeral expenses.

Douglas Smith Sr., of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Parkview Randallia on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 62.

Born in McDowell, Ky., on May 9, 1960, he was the son of Arthur and Henrietta Smith. After high school, Douglas served in the Navy and National Guard. On Aug. 3, 1980, he was united in marriage to Maria W. Alsisto and they spent nearly 42 years together. After working as a machine operator for 25 years, he retired from Dalton Foundry.

A very selfless person, Douglas was always willing to help those who needed it. He also loved to joke around with friends and family. His smile lit up the room. Douglas also enjoyed playing computer games and watching TV shows and movies, for which he loved to share spoilers.

Along with his wife Maria, those who survive with his memories to cherish are his children, Jonathan W. Smith, Dean Smith and Douglas Smith Jr.; his grandchildren: Adrian, Kyle, Maelynn, Liam Kinlee and Layni; sisters, Kathleen (John) Slone, Edwina (Jim) Patrick and Naoma Foreman; and brothers, Bud (Dawn) Smith and Mack (Ann) Smith. He is further survived by many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Arthur Olie Smith.

Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services in entrusted with the care of Douglas. Friends and family may gather there, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, on Monday, July 11 from 3 until 5 p.m. with the Life Celebration® service beginning at 5 p.m.

Written condolences may be left on Douglas’ obituary page at www.TitusFuneralHome.com while memorial gifts may be directed to Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services for his funeral expenses.

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