Donald E. 'Gene' Smith Jr.

Donald E. 'Gene' Smith Jr., 53, of Pierceton, Indiana, died on 3/26/2010 at 9:55 am at Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw, Indiana. He was born on September 29, 1956 in Goshen, Indiana. Donald was born to Donald E. and Bobbie Jean (Johnson) Smith Sr. He was raised in Fort Myers, Florida, moving to Warsaw in 1978.He married Carol Louise Creekmore on February 5, 1978 in Fort Myers, Florida.Donald worked for various companies until becoming an Independent Contractor, working with T.J. Construction, Leesburg, Indiana for 9 years. He then worked on his own for the last 5 years.He is survived by his Wife; Carol Louise Smith, Pierceton, Indiana1 Daughter; Sabrina Danielle Smith, Warsaw, Indiana2 Sons; Chris James Creekmore, Warsaw, IndianaJeremiah Eugene Smith, Warsaw, Indiana2 Grandchildren and numerous extended family members.He was preceded in death by his Parents. Calling hours will be 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the funeral chapel on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Burial will be at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, Indiana is in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 88-541, Chicago, Illinois 60680-1541 or to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 East 100 South, Pierceton, Indiana 46562.