March 31, 2022
Richard David Driver, age 73, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his residence in Smithville. He was born June 13, 1948 to his parents, the late Richard and Nettie May Bates Driver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister, Jennie Mai Lassiter Martin. David was a member of Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church and worked at DeKalb Farmers Co-op for 34 years. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley Driver of Smithville; children, Jennie Driver and Darrell Adkins of Smithville, David Eugene Driver of Smithville, Gail Driver and Joseph Jenkins of Smithville; grandchildren, Gregory Hooper, Lindsay Michelle Woodlee, Tasha K. Jenkins, Jerrica and Hunter Wilkins; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Don Driver of Smithville. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday April 1, 2022 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bernard Houk and Bro. Michael Hale officiating with burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 12:noon till 7:00 PM and Friday 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00PM. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and NO food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.