DONALD SMITH

SIKESTON -- Donald J. Smith, 49, of Sikeston died Saturday, June 20, 1998, at his home, following an extended illness.

He was born June 14, 1949, in Indianapolis, Ind., son of J.T. and Helen Evans Smith.

Smith was employed at Noranda Aluminum. He was a member of First General Baptist Church in East Prairie, and was formerly of East Prairie.

Survivors include a daughter, Deena Ward of East Prairie; a son, Donnie Smith of Sikeston; his mother and stepfather, Helen and Ralph Weeks of East Prairie; stepmother, Gerna Smith of Greenwood, Ind.; a brother, Larry Smith of East Prairie; a sister, Judy Heaton of Dudley; a stepbrother, Freddie Weeks of Lakeland, Fla.; and a granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Friends may call at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie after 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Bob Williams officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Cemetery near East Prairie.