Dale Robert Smith: Obituary

Mr. Dale Robert Smith, age 51, of 418 Westchester Way Canton, GA., passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Maryville, TN.  Mr. Smith was born on May 10, 1968 in North Miami, FL., the son of the late Robert Smith and Joyce Graves Smith (both of Blairsville). Dale’s favorite songs were Grease and The Gambler, and his favorite sports teams were the Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Vols. He loved hamburgers and French fries, getting haircuts and cutting the grass. His caregivers gave him the nickname “Pickles”. Dale was of the Christian faith. He was a very special man, who loved all and was loved by all. He became an organ donor in honor of his mother who was an organ transplant recipient and will be laid to rest next to his parents.

Surviving Dale are three brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Mark LeSage of Canton, GA., Scott and Melissa LeSage of Belleview, FL., Keith and Justine Smith of Canton, GA., one sister and brother in law, Lori and Martin Drummond of Stuart, FL., his longtime caregivers and adopted family, Greg and Lynda Van Hook of Maryville, TN., many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday July 18, 2019 at 11:00am with interment to follow in the St. Clare’s Haven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to Van Hook Inc. 864 Volunteer Drive Maryville, TN. 37801 in Dale’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com