Obituary
Daniel C Smith, 77 of Houghton Lake, MI formerly Linden, MI Died Nov 21, 2021.
Dan was born in Flint, MI Aug 4, 1944 to Edith Mitchell and Donald Smith. He was a 1962 graduate of Linden High School. He married April Call on March 26, 1970. Dan was a retired pipefitter from Delphi/GM, and served in the US NAVY in Vietnam. He was also a member of the Houghton Lake Eagles #3201 and Moose #1616 in Houghton Lake.
Dan is survived by his two children Jill (Dana) Quattlebaum of SC and their children Justin and Cory, Jeff (Sandy) Bailey of TN and their family, brother Richard Verrell of MI, cousins Stephanie Stimson and Lisa Warf. He was preceded in death by his recently departed wife of 52 years April Ann Smith, his parents, many aunts and uncles and other relatives.
A dual graveside service for both Dan and April will be held Nov 29 2021 at Roscommon Township Cemetery in Houghton Lake @ 1pm, to be followed by a luncheon at the Houghton Lake Eagles. Memorial contributions in memory of Dan and April are asked to be directed to the charity of the donors choice. Christler Funeral Home Houghton Lake Chapel is serving the family.
Services
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Monday
November 29, 2021
1:00 PM
Roscommon Township Cemetery
2600 S. Tower Hill Rd
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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