David Jr "Funny Boy" Smith

David Junior Smith, 47, was born on January 26, 1976, in Odessa, TX, to Juana Palacios Medina and David Smith, Sr. Shortly after, they moved to Mechanicsburg, OH, until the family moved to Walla Walla in 1979.

David attended Blue Ridge Elementary, Garrison, and A.L.P.S.

Employment included Blue Mountain Humane Society, working in agriculture, at Footlocker, and as a bouncer at Rosita’s and Five26. He spent time volunteering at The Clubhouse. His interests included being part of a pool league and his love of animals, tattoos and piercings, mopeds, bicycles, and sports.

David was well known in the community; he had a BIG personality and was known for his love of cooking, especially BBQ. If you knew David, you knew his beautiful smile, kind heart, and funny stories. He was generous, very giving, and always looked out by taking care of his family and friends.

David was preceded in death by his stepfather, Nicholas Gonzalez, and stepbrother, Nicky Gonzalez.

He is survived by his mother, Juana Palacios Gonzalez, Walla Walla; brothers, Jesse Medina of Prescott and John Medina of Richland; sisters, Dolores Quest of El Paso, TX, Zoila of Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico, and Alicia of Mexico; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and family pets.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at the VFW, 102 N Colville St, Walla Walla.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations through Walla Walla Umpqua Bank to the fund ‘In Honor of David Smith.’ Or through Venmo: @memoryofdavid  or   Cash App: $memoryofdavid

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.