David Wade Smith

David Wade Smith, a resident of New Braunfels, passed away Wednesday morning, June 19, 2019 at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels at the age of 67. David was born on May 30, 1952 in San Antonio to Edward Percy Smith and Margaret Wade Smith. After attending Texas Tech, David spent his professional career in management within the commercial and home construction industry. Some of David’s larger projects included Joe Ward Elementary School in Northside ISD and Alamo Toyota in San Antonio. In his early life, David attended school in Alamo Heights, was a proud Mule, and enjoyed bragging about the” superior” team to his children. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and later in life preferred feeding the deer while working in the yard. David spent many summers at Camp Flaming Arrow in Hunt, Texas and used his camping experience as he served as an assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 381. David was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife, Cheryl Smith of New Braunfels; daughter, Faelyn Smith of San Antonio; sons, Hunter Smith of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Kyle Smith of New Braunfels. In addition, David is survived by his sister, Edwina Smith of Libby, Montana. A celebration of David’s life will be held on Saturday evening, July 27, 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be very much appreciated and may be given in David’s name to Shriner’s Hospital for Children. David was a man who loved his family, loved history and made us laugh hard and loud. Remember, “Wake up, it’s a beautiful day in the Hill Country.” We will miss you and take comfort in knowing we will see you again.