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Drew Davis Smith, 33, devoted husband and father, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 3, 2017, surrounded by his family, at Lancaster General Hospital. He lived with his wife and daughter in Reading, PA. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Philip Eugene and Nancy (Davis) Smith of Lancaster. He is survived by his wife, Jillian Calderon-Smith, and his daughter Brenna, 3. Drew graduated from Manheim Township High School in 2002. In 2005 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, graduating from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island. He held several MOS's including 1141- Electrician, 8152- Security Guard instructor and Weapons Instructor, and 8154- Close Quarters Combat. He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2005 – February 2006; and again from January 2007 – January 2008. He also served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in May 2009 – May 2010. As a non-commissioned officer, he earned the rank of Sergeant. It was during his service that he met his wife, Jillian, also a Marine. In 2016 he graduated with a degree in applied business from Golf Academy of America in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was passionate about the game of golf and took every opportunity to be on the course with his friends. Drew loved music and often played in bands with friends as a drummer. In addition to his wife, daughter, and parents, he is survived by a brother, Evan Burns Smith, and his brother's fiancé, Emily Joyce Curren, of Philadelphia. Drew is preceded in death by his grandparents- Glenn and Eleanor Burns Davis and James and Catherine Smith. Special thanks to the Intensive Care Unit staff at Lancaster General Hospital. We are grateful for their collaboration with the Gift of Life Donor Program so that Drew could make a final gift of organ donation to families in need. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 East Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601. Friends and family will be received from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Please omit flowers. The family requests that contributions be made to Brenna Smith's college fund. To contribute, go to www.UGIFT529.com. Use code 348-G8L. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
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