David Marvin Smith Sr.

David Marvin Smith Sr. of Magnolia, Texas, born July 19, 1943, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday May 17, 2025, while in the care of NurseCare Homes, due to complications from Dementia at the age of 81.
David was born to Marvin Leslie and Dorothy Helen Smith. Born and raised in Houston, Texas and a longtime resident of Magnolia, Texas. David graduated for Regan High School in Houston Texas in 1962. He had a love for cars of all kinds. In 1963 he met his wife Karen at church through a mutual friend. They married in June of 1964 and started their family in 1966. They shared the love of their "CB radio days" and time with the Copperhead Gap and enjoyed playing CB radio tag through the Woodlands. David was a long time Deacon and choir member.
David was a good provider and hard worker. He worked at Armco Steel 20+ years until leaving in 1982 when the company closed the Houston area location. David took time after to earn a Degree in Auto Mechanics. Upon graduating he started at Klein ISD Transportation in 1984. And continued to work there until his retirement in 2008.
As a family many road trips were taken. Together they hosted Halloween parties and Haunted Houses in their garage where David was instrumental in building many props that Karen would dream up. Also, countless Christmas Night singalongs around the piano. As their kids grew up and had children of their own, Karen & David would go to sporting events, various dance competitions and livestock shows, and choir concerts to show support for their grandchildren and later their great grandchildren.
David leaves behind his children, daughter Kelly Brannon, son David Smith, and daughter Carrie Billingsley. Son-in-law Brian Billingsley. Daughter-in-law Melody. Grandchildren Jessalyn Bennett and husband Bailey, Jordan Fife and husband James, Brittney Mehaffey and husband Turner, Lindsey Watkins and husband Jared, Lauren Smith and Rylee Billingsley. Great-granddaughters Aubree, Paisley, Harper and Great-grandson Kayden.
David is preceded in death and reunited in Heaven by his wife of 60 years, Karen Hudson Smith, his parents, his sister Joyce Schwartz and son-in-law Anthony Brannon. Also greeting him were his Father and Mother in law John and Neta Mae Hudson, his sister-in-law Eva Greaner, brother- in-laws Ross Hudson and Duane Hudson.
The family would like to thank Lisa with Devotion Hospice for the palliative care she provided prior to going to NurseCare Homes. Chinedu and Asante with NurseCare homes for their dedication and compassion while caring for our Dad.
We want to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible care you provided to our Dad during his final months. Your compassion, patience, and unwavering support meant the world to us, and we are thankful for your dedication. We are forever grateful for the difference you made in our Dad's life and we will never forget your kindness and generosity. May you be blessed with peace and comfort.