David Allen Smith, I

David Allen Smith, I, age 66, of Marietta, GA passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016. Funeral Services will be held 12pm on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Bro. Paul Danneman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Douglasville.

Born in Gadsden, AL, Mr. Smith has lived in Marietta since 1964. He was employed with Atlanta Gas Light Resources for 25 years, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – Smyrna Ward. His passion has been “Santa Dave” for the past 30 years. He was a member of the Clan Claus Society and the Brotherhood of the Direct Descendants of Santa. He had his master’s degree in Santa-ology from the International University of Santa. He loved to play cards…Uno with his grandkids, Rook with family and Poker with friends. He enjoyed doing genealogy and traveling with his brother.

Survivors:
Wife: Debbie “Mrs. Claus” Smith
4 Children: Nicole (Richard) Mundell
D. Allen Smith, II
Marie (Joshua) Jernigan
Amanda Leigh Smith
Siblings: Judy (Mike) Harvey, Janice (Len) Moon, Kenneth Smith and Ronnie (Karen) Smith
5 Grandchildren: Sarah Mundell, Morgan Mundell, Ammon Mundell, Charlotte Jernigan and Wesley Jernigan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Children’s Home, or to 7 Bridges to Recovery, 2840 Plant Atkinson Road, Atlanta, GA 30339. The family will receive friends from 5pm until 8pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the funeral home. Online guest book @ www.westcobbfuneralhome.com . The family requests Festive Christmas Attire for the Funeral Service!