FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - NCO Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT) David L. Smith went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2010. He retired from the United States Air Force in February of 1983 after 28 years of faithful service to his country. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Thelma W. Smith; his loving daughter, Thelma Yvette Smith; and his beloved grandson, David A Smith. He is survived by two older siblings, brother, Tommie Smith and (Edith wife) of Columbus, Ga.; and sister, Nellie Rogers of Youngstown, Ohio. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews from across the country. His homegoing celebration will be held at the Emmanuel AME Church located at 240 Chatham Heights Road, Fredericksburg, Va., 22405 on Aug. 7, 2010, starting at 10 a.m. The funeral service will start 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Belmont Cemetery in Youngstown, Ohio.