David Monroe Smith
February 8, 1938 - December 8, 2024
David Monroe Smith, 86, of Lumberton, died Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born on February 8, 1938, in Bentonville, Arkansas, to Doris Leona Cash Smith and Kit Smith.
I really do not know what to say about Dave. He was a lot of things to a lot of people. He loved motorcycles, he loved to ride, and he loved life. He was an awesome husband and will be truly missed by me, Michael, Tracy, and his many, many friends.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Smith; daughter, Tracy Hammond; and son, Michael Arviso.
He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Joshua Arviso.
His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Debbie and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Dave. I remember the late Tom Broussard telling me that Dave was the expert for all things related to motorcycles. You are in my prayers for comfort and peace as you adjust to life without Dave.
May Our Lord surround you with His love, Mary Sandlin
So sorry for your loss, Debbie and family. I will miss him, loved hearing his stories and his fun since of humor. My prayers are with you Debbie. God bless you all.
Gail Foreman
So sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. I really liked him. Who is a sorry for you too Debbie And Your family may rest in peace!
David and I were first cousins but much more like brothers. We always spent Christmas together with other family members at our grandfather Smith’s farm where our ancestors settled in about 1838. We had a long telephone conversation 10 days or so before he died. The conversation included memories from 75 years ago. His memory was sharp. We talked about getting together more often and at more pleasant occasions than family funerals. I had no thought we would never meet again this side of the hereafter. Our last words to each other were “I love you brother.” I can think of no better words with which to end a last conversation.
Herschel Smith Garner