Daniel Earl "Danny" Smith, 56, husband of Amy (Bear) Smith, of Waynesboro, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Augusta Health in Fishersville.

Mr. Smith was born in Staunton, Virginia on March 6, 1966, a son of the late Curtis Caldwell Smith and Lucille (Smith) Smith.

Danny co-owned Electric Connection in Staunton. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Waynesboro where he served as a deacon and First Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon, elder, and attended many mission trips. Danny enjoyed golfing with his children and family and playing church league softball. He coached soccer, baseball, and enjoyed helping others.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Michael Smith.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of thirty-one years, are two sons, Caleb Matthew Smith and Patrick Caldwell Smith, both of Waynesboro; two brothers, Randall Keith "Randy" Smith and his wife, Gail of Mt. Sidney, and Peter Dwayne "Pete" Smith and his wife, Lisa of Forest, VA; a brother-in-law, David Bear and his wife, Anne of Charlottesville; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Hypes and her husband, Randy of Waynesboro, and Becky Smith of College Station, TX; and many nieces, nephews and special friends.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Waynesboro by Reverend Barrett Owen and Mr. Thomas Woodworth.

The family will receive friends following the service.

It is suggested, those desiring make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 4110, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.