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David Larkin "D.J." Smith, Jr. 43, of San Angelo went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Katy, Texas. D.J. was born January 10, 1971 in San Angelo, Texas to Rev. David L. and Gaynell Park Smith. He grew up in San Angelo and graduated from Central High School. After high school, D.J. moved to Colorado and after a few years he returned home to San Angelo. He married April J. Gutierrez on April 9, 2010 in San Angelo and they were blessed with almost five beautiful years together. Their daughter Kamryn or "Kambug" as D.J. affectionately referred to her, was the apple of his eye. He truly adored his family. D.J was an optician at a local eye care center, but he had numerous other trades as well. He worked at Lee Junior High for a short time, was a craftsman in the construction business and a martial arts instructor. His true passion in life was for the Lord, his family and taking care of others. He was a caregiver by nature and he always wanted to make sure everyone was as comfortable as they could be. D.J would go out of his way to take care of people, especially his family. He had many interests in his life; among them were his love of snowboarding, going to the firing range, martial arts, watching television, especially the history channel and being and avid NFL football fan. D.J. was a very gifted talented young man who truly loved his family and we will carry him in our hearts forever! He is survived by his Wife, April J. Smith, of San Angelo; his daughter Kamryn Smith, of San Angelo; his Parents, Rev. David L. and Gaynell Smith, of San Angelo; his Brother, Jason Smith and his wife Angela, of San Angelo; and Aunts and Uncles, Gary and Pam Park, of San Angelo and Don and Sandy Langum, of Modesto, CA; and numerous cousins and other family members and close friends. Pallbearers for the service will be Fermin Lucio, Felix Savala, Lloyd Hablizel, Terry Gauwain, Michael Hall, Gary Hardegree and Steven Whitlock. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home. The Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 12, 2015 at Word of Life Church with Pastor David Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.