Obituary

David bradley smith, 46, passed away on april 10, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his sister, cynthia brodell.

He is survived by his parents, dr. James t. Smith and mrs. Patricia c. Smith of charleston; his aunt, linda linn of lenexa kansas, as well as his nephews, alexander and ethan brodell of northbrook, illinois.

He was a graduate of george washington high school. After attending wvu, he received a degree in food and beverage administration from the culinary institute of america in hyde park, new york. Following graduation, he first worked at the greenbrier, and then as food and beverage manager at the boca bay club in boca grande, florida. Subsequently, he served as club manager at residential developments, first at the lake of the ozarks in missouri, and then at keswick hall in charlottesville, virginia. After his return to charleston, he held managerial positions at the tidewater grill, and at the block.

He was a kind and loving man, with a passion for life, and always placed the needs of others before his own. His personal passions included food, wine, travel and music. His idea of a good day was riding through the mountains with the windows down and the music turned up, followed by a stop to try a new restaurant along the way. He shall be greatly missed by his family, as well as his many friends, both within and without the restaurant community.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.M. Saturday, april 15, 2017 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston, wv with the   rev. Alan kim webster officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in kansas city, mo.

The family will receive family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.M., friday, april 14, 2017 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston, wv

in lieu of flowers the family request donations made to: kanawha hospice care, 1606 kanawha blvd, west, charleston, wv 25387.

You may send condolences to the family at: www.Barlowbonsall.Com

barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.