Donald Leroy Smart

Donald Leroy Smart, 88 of Sebring, Florida, formerly of Kendallville, IN died at home. He was born in Whitley County, Indiana on October 26, 1935, the eldest son of Clifford L. and Margaret E. Smart. He married Mary Lou Wolf April 24, 1954 and she preceded him in death April 29, 2011. Don remarried Roberta Stroh on September 29, 2012 in Kendallville, IN and moved to Sebring, FL full time in 2019. Don loved spending time with his family and friends and loved to play cards and games. He also loved to listen to soft music. Don had the assurance of going home to heaven by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ Jesus alone. He was a member of Whispering Pines Baptist Church in Sebring, FL where he was loved by everyone that knew him. Don's main employment was with Flint & Walling for more than 30 years and Quick Tanks for 20 years, both in Kendallville, IN. He Started working at age 17 and moved his way up to become supervisor, at both companies. He was always humbled at being promoted because of his lack of education. But looking back he saw God's hand in all of it. Don is survived by his lovely wife, Roberta Rosebrock Stroh Smart, daughter Vicki McNamara of Auburn, IN, daughter Donna (John) McCoy of Albion, IN, son-in-law Bill Altimus; Through marriage to Roberta's son, Ross Stroh of St. Louis, Missouri, daughter, Debra (Scott) Wiley of Corunna, IN, and granddaughter Baylee of Corunna; grandchildren Vince Coleman of Ashley, IN, Sarah (Shannon) Earnest of Ashley, IN; Dawn (Greg) Stewart of Wawaka, IN and Brandy Howard of Wawaka, IN; ten great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren and counting, and brother Jerry (Sue) Smart of Wolcottville, IN; plus numerous relative and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Barbara Altimus, sister Rosalie Wilson, sister Judy Russell, brother Kenny Smart and grandchild Kim Beechy Huff. Family invites you to Don's memorial service which will be held at Whispering Pines Baptist Church, 303 White Pine Dr. Sebring, FL. On Tuesday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor, Greg Kinch. Visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be given to Whispering Pines Baptist Church, Sebring, FL or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

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