Richard D. Smith

March 17, 1949 - November 2, 2015

Richard D. Smith, age 66, of Holly, died Mon. Nov. 2, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thurs. Nov. 5, 2015 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, with Pastor Jim Wiegand officiating. Military honors and burial will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be from 2-5 and 7-9 PM Wed. Mr. Smith was born in Union County, KY on Mar. 17, 1949 the son of John and Ruth (Ranger) Smith. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Air Force. He was retired from GM and attended the Freedom Center of Fenton. He loved the water; sailing and fishing, especially with his buddy, his grandson Cade. He also enjoyed motorcycling and family camping. He is survived by his wife Paula; daughter Vanessa Smith of Milford; grandson Cade Smith; mother Ruth Smith of Tawas; and brother Robert (Mary Jane) Smith of Montrose. He was preceded in death by his father John Smith and brothers and sisters, Jack, Denise, Kathy, and Kent. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com