Rev. Don Gene Smith Phd.

Don Gene Smith, age 72, passed away on July 16, 2022 at 12:04 am in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 20, 1950 in Chester, Illinois, the son of Eugene Bud and Lola (Cullen) Smith. He worked as a Professor in the education industry, author of 7 published books, attended St. Catherine Catholic Church, was a prayer chaplain and minister and has been a resident of Sebring since 2019, coming from Riverview, Florida. He was born and raised in Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife, Karla; daughter, Cassandra C. Smith of Taylorville, Illinois; 2 step-daughters, Penny Harris Pruitt of Sebring, Florida and Kara Lackey (Alan) of Yale, Illinois and a fur baby Pebbles. Surviving are also 12 grandchildren, 19 great – grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and fur babies Ozzy, Sophie and Scooter.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com