Bennie David “Dave” Smith, 62, of Waterloo, formerly of Cahokia, born Nov. 7, 1961, in St. Louis,, died Aug. 25, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a three year battle with colon cancer.

Dave was retired from the Cahokia School District 187. He loved to build and fly radio-controlled airplanes. He enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to music from the 60s through the 80s. He was into weight lifting since he was 18 years old.  

He was somewhat of a nostalgia buff and had and extended memorabilia collection. The older scary movies would still get him excited. However, most of all, he loved spending time with his family and close friends. He was a Christian and a Child of God, during the final weeks of his life his faith seemed stronger, and he was ready to meet his Savior.

Surviving are his wife of 29 years Lindalu Smith (nee Parker); siblings Charlotte “Sissy” (Alan) Sims of Owensboro, Ky., Bobby (Robin) Smith of Cahokia and George (Teresa) Smith of Waterloo; his fur baby Schnaugles; and his best friends Terry (Bev) Pugh of Valmeyer. He was also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bennie S. and Martha Ann (nee Hardesty) Smith.

Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 28 at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia.  

A funeral service will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Kenneth Parker officiating.  

Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Louis.

Memorials in memory of Dave may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.