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Dallas Smith Obituary
Dallas Smith of Findlay, Ohio, and Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away at Tampa General Hospital Saturday, March 29, 2025, with his children and his wife by his side. He was born February 11, 1957, in Bowling Green to Pete and Betty (Chamberlain) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death.
Dallas married Sharlynn Garno, and they later divorced. He married Karen Pell on December 28, 1994, in Honolulu, Hawaii. They celebrated 30 years of marriage last December. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Jessica Wyse of Whitehouse and Jamie (Chris) Clark of Bloomdale; his sons, Jacob (Danielle) Smith of Strongsville and Shannon (Jennifer) Newman of Upper Sandusky; nine grandchildren, Lyllie Clark, Jude Wyse, Ava Wyse, Christopher Clark Jr., Olivia Smith, Evelyn Smith, Everett Smith, Alyssa Newman and Addyson Newman; and one great-grandson, Hunter James Jr. Also surviving are his sisters and brothers, Cindy Bechstein of Bowling Green, Dan Smith and Tom Smith both of Findlay, and Lisa (Randy) Graber of Wayne.
Dallas retired from Air Products & Chemicals in 2017, where he drove a truck for 27 years. He achieved the distinction of driving one million safe miles. Dallas enjoyed golfing in Ohio and Florida and a cold one at the 19th hole afterwards. A golfing highlight for Dallas was a hole-in-one on number three at Hillcrest Golf Course. Dallas was a lifelong Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Browns, and Boston Celtics fan. He adopted the Ohio State Buckeyes when he met Karen.
Memorials can be made to an Organ Procurement Organization or Elmwood Athletic Boosters. His family encourages everyone to register as an organ donor.
A celebration of life will be early this summer in Ohio. Arrangements by www.LCCPG.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dallas Smith
Dave Wirbicki
June 22, 2025
My most sincere condolences to Karen & family !!
Despite being a Buckeye fan, Dallas was one of the friendliest & greatest guys I´ve known. Rest in peace my friend !!
Patterson John(JP)
May 18, 2025
So sorry Karen for my mistake. My apologies and deepest condolences to you Karen and family. JP
(JP) John Patterson
May 18, 2025
My deepest condolences to Sharlynn, from one of his golf buddies at Paradise GC and at HOP.
Jason Scott
May 2, 2025
I am sorry and shocked about Dallas´s passing. All of the Sarnia drivers enjoyed talking and joking with him. He always had something interesting to talk about. He will forever be one of the great role models for all who met him. We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers
Karen Ferguson
May 2, 2025
So sorry to hear that Dallas has passed away. He was always a pleasure to chat with when he came through the Sarnia terminal. We first met in 2008 and joked that he wasn´t likely to forget my name! Condolences to his family & friends.
Rick McCullough
May 2, 2025
Karen, I´m so sorry to hear of Dallas passing. We shared so many meals and so many laughs. Praying for you and your family. Rick and Cheryl McCullough
Duncan McCallum
May 2, 2025
Sorry to hear of Dallas passing. I worked with him for 27 years. Our start date was a day apart. We use to talk about cars, building houses and golf. I had the pleasure of golfing with Dallas in Ohio. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. My condolences to his wife and family.
Duncan and Tammy McCallum
Delaware Ontario Canada
Randy McBrayne
May 2, 2025
So sorry to hear of my pal Dallas passing. We worked together for 25 years and went to a Redwing game and several Tigers games. my condolences to Karen and family, he was a great guy. God Bless him and Godspeed Dallas. Sincerely. Randy &. Claudette McBrayne. Chatham Ont Canada
Richard & Judy Hagemann
April 10, 2025
So sad to hear of Dallas' passing. He was such a fun guy to be around. Always smiling. Our sympathies to you, Karen, and the kids.
Dale A Weaver
April 10, 2025
Karen. So sorry about Dallas. A real good guy. I will miss him. He loved to pick on me. Please let us know when you plan the celebration of life. Dale Weaver.
Marty Panning
April 9, 2025
Didn´t know Dallas long. Meant him playing in a golf league. He was a great guy. Always enjoyed our conversations. Told me once that the fairway was only a suggestion. Will miss him.
Joe Konrad
April 9, 2025
It´s been so many years but that mischievous grin is unmistakable. We had some good times. My sincere sympathy to Tom, Lisa, and the entire family. Rest easy old friend.
Marlene David Rath
April 9, 2025
So very sorry for the family's loss. We were neighbors of the Smith family and I went to school with Dallas.
Dave Krauss
April 9, 2025
Karen,
I was heartbroken to hear about the sudden passing of Dallas. He was such a fun loving guy who always shared his friendly smile! Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Wishing you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
With heartfelt condolences,
Dave Krauss
(a former co-worker at Hillcrest)
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