David Edward “Diesel” Smith, 63 of Cleveland, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025.  He was a Clearview Baptist Church member, a lifelong truck driver, and an avid motorcycle rider.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Smith of Cleveland; three sons, Landen Gordon of Cleveland, Harley Smith of Dayton, OH and David Smith, Jr. (Amber) of Melbourne, FL; two daughters, Caressa Hancock (Stephen) of Cornelia and Camille Smith of Norcross; one brother, Phillip Smith (Claudia) of Wayco, TX; nine grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clearview Baptist Church,137 Midway Crossing, Cornelia, GA  30532.

You may sign the guest register at www.mcleightonfuneralservice.

McLeighton Funeral Service of Roberta is in charge of arrangements.