David Rex Smith, 74, LaFontaine, died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Etna Acres Golf Course in Mt. Etna. He was born March 14, 1941, in Mier, to Felta and Helen (Massie) Smith.

Rex was a US Army veteran. He married Cecelia Shildmyer on June 8, 1968, in Marion. He retired after 30 years with Dana Corporation in Marion. He was a member of the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Wabash. Rex enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing.

He is survived by his wife: Cecelia Smith, LaFontaine; four sons: John Herres, Marion; David Smith; Michael Smith; and Josh Smith, of LaFontaine; brother: Daryl (Anita) Smith, Somerset; two sisters: Linda (Jim) Hinant, LaFontaine; and Susan Smith, Marion; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: John and Felta Smith.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, Wabash. Friends may call from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.