Bennie David "Dave" Smith, 62, of Waterloo, Illinois, formerly of Cahokia, Illinois, born November 7, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a three year battle with colon cancer.

Dave was retired from the Cahokia School District 187.  He loved to build and fly radio controlled-airplanes.  He enjoyed playing his guitar and listening to music from the 60's through the 80's.  He was into weight lifting since he was 18 years old.  He was somewhat of a nostalgia buff and had and extended memorabilia collection.  The older scary movies would still get him excited. However, most of all, he loved spending time with his family and close friends. He was a Christian and a Child of God, during the final weeks of his life his faith seemed stronger and he was ready to meet his Savior.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie S. and Martha Ann, nee Hardesty, Smith.

Surviving are his wife of 29 years, Lindalu Smith, nee Parker; his siblings, Charlotte "Sissy" (Alan) Sims of Owensboro, KY, Bobby (Robin) Smith of Cahokia, IL, and George (Teresa) Smith of Waterloo, IL; his fur baby, Schnaugles; and his best friends, Terry (Bev) Pugh of Valmeyer, IL.  He was also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Memorials in memory of Dave may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois.  A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 12:00 noon, with Pastor Kenneth Parker officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.