He was born on March 5, 1956 in Butler, PA to his parents William and Nora Mae Smith. He attended Slippery Rock High School, graduating in 1974. He attended Slippery Rock University graduating in 1982. From there he became a music therapist, using a variety of instruments, but he loved the guitar. He did 2 mission trips to Belize to teach at risk kids to swim and enjoy the water. After moving to Sarasota, he took a position with Sarasota Catering Company. He retired from there in January of 2022.
Dwight is preceded in death by his parents: Nora Mae (Dunlap) Smith and William Finley Smith. He is survived by his wife Cheryl L. (Allen) Smith; daughter Jody L. Smith and grandchild Iggy. He is also survived by brothers Harold (Karen) Smith of Grove City, PA and David A. (Terry) Smith of Harrisville, PA; sister Penny (Paul) Lawrence of Mercer, PA.
A Celebration of Life service for Dwight will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 11 AM at Christ Venice Church, 1475 Center Rd, Venice, FL 34292.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions in Dwight’s memory to: Covenant House of Florida, 5931 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32807 or www. https://www.covenanthousefl.org/donate
