1906 - 1987

Married: Elsie Margaret Ivy Smith

4 Children

6 Great-Grandchildren, 13 Great-Great Grandchildren

Dave Smith, Sr. was born in Wilson County in 1906. He grew up on the family farm on Coles Ferry Pike. He attended Oakland Elementary School as a child. Later he bought 120 acres on Horn Springs Rd. Dave, Sr. was a lifelong farmer. He raised beef and dairy cattle, hogs, tobacco and had a large sheep operation for many years. At one point he farmed over 450 acres. He worked for his brother, Fisher Smith, at the Wilson County Livestock Market and graded tobacco at the Hancock Barns in Gallatin for many years. He served as the President of the Wilson County 4-H Leaders Association.

Dave, Sr. was very active in civic organizations and took pride in serving his community. He served on the Wilson County Board of Education from Feb. 1964 until August of 1971, serving as Chairman of the Board during part of his tenure. He served on the Board of Directors of the Wilson County Farm Bureau from 1960 - 1984 and again in 1987 - 1988. He was a member of the Wilson County Livestock Association and the Wilson County Sportsman Club. He was a long time member of the Ruritan Club. Dave attended New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon, elder, Sunday School teacher and Sunday School Superintendent.

Dave, Sr. married Elsie Margaret Ivy in 1940. The couple had three daughters, Ruby Lynn Steele, Margaret Ivy Hyde, Mary Beth Malone, one son, Dave William Smith, Jr., six grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. Mr. Smith passed away in 1987.