Donald Lee Smith

Donald Lee Smith, age 56, of Clarksville, TN, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday January 23, 2022.  He was born November 13, 1965 in Clarksville, TN, the son of Peggy June Mohon Smith of Clarksville and the late Donald Lee Smith Sr.  Donald is a graduate of Northwest High School.  He has worked as a deck hand on the river barges and later was a security guard at the Governor’s Square Mall.  Since 2016 he has devoted his life to caring for his mother and uncle in their home.  He was baptized at Kenwood Baptist Church and recently has attended Mt. Hermon Baptist Church.  Donald was a talented musician and artist and enjoyed writing poetry.  Most important to Donald was his family.  He is survived by his mother Peggy June Smith of Clarksville; a sister Amy Morgan (Ronnie) of Big Rock, TN; and a brother Scott A. Smith (Roxana) of Clarksville.  Also surviving are nieces Samantha Smith, Ashley Smith, Serena Santana, Katelyn Smith, and Hailey Smith as well as great nieces Kylee Smith and Emma Smith.  He is also survived by uncles Freddy Mohon, Warren Smith II, Wayne Smith, Brent Smith, Bob Hixson, Bret Clark and an aunt Pam Wilson. In addition to his father, Donald is preceded in death by grandparents, James A. Mohon, Mavis Mohon, Warren Smith, and Mary Clark.   Funeral services for Donald will be held on Friday January 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM at Gateway Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until the time of services on Friday.  Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center  335 Franklin Street  Clarksville, TN  37040.  Phone 931-919-2600.  Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.