On July 18, 2022 Dale was welcomed into heaven after losing his battle with cancer in his hometown of Paducah. Born December 20, 1948 to Delma and Violet Smith. He was a graduate of Lone Oak High School.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Suzanne, his sons Jeff Smith and Troy (Sherri) Caneer as well as 3 grandchildren, Cole Smith, Kennedy (Peter) Kirk and Clay Caneer, a sister Glenda (Bob ) Nance of Ft. Collins Colorado and many devoted friends, nieces and nephews, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jamie Moody and Ginny Chipps. Preceding him in death are his parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
Dale lived a very active lifestyle by playing basketball, softball, fishing, hunting, golf, stock car racing, participating in demolition derby, the Tough Man contest and was an active member of both the Paducah Moose and Elks lodges. Dale worked at BF Goodrich and Westlake Monomers in Calvert City as a pipe fitter and welder for 30 + years and finally retiring in 2011.
Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday July 21, 2021 at Lindsey Funeral Home. Memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Nate Williams officiating. An end of life celebration at the Paducah Elks Lodge will follow his services at Lindsey Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy are requested by the family to be donations to Heartland Church, 4777 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, Ky.42001 On -line condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com
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