Douglas P. Smith Sr., age 65, of Wyoming Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. 

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Doug was a hardworking, fun-loving man with a generous sense of humor and a deep devotion to his family. He dedicated over 40 years to Coca-Cola as a truck driver, proudly earning the distinction of having the eighth-highest seniority at Coca-Cola in the state of Michigan. He loved the outdoors, especially snowmobiling, and had a unique passion for grocery shopping, often traveling from store to store in search of the best deals and stocking up on bulk items. Above all, he treasured spending time with his family and friends and was a devoted grandfather. He was the kind of person everyone could count on, always willing to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever he was needed. His humor, generosity, and unwavering love for those around him will be deeply missed and always remembered.

Doug was preceded in death by his spouse, Carmin Martin; parents, Lyle and Esther Smith; brother, Gary Smith; brother-in-law, Jack Raad; and his beloved dogs, Buster and Dozer. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Doug Jr. (Kim) Smith, Danny Smith, Courtney Tracy, Carlee Tracy; grandchildren: Airik (Anna) Smith, Kyleigh (Braden) Smith, Breanna Smith, Kamrynn Smith, Michael Tracy, Atlas Allen; siblings, Ken (Yvonne) Smith, Bruce (Pam) Smith, Deb Raad, Tim (Jennifer) Smith; sister-in-law, Dorothy Smith; nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Carmin’s cousin, Bob Riley, officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire at a later date. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 1-3 pm at the funeral home prior to the service.