Donald Eugene Smith II, 65, of Akron passed away suddenly on August 2, 2017. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 11, 1951 to Donald and Roberta (Davis) Smith. He was preceded in death by his sister Virginia Thomas and survived by his wife Cindy; children Donnie, Kelly, and Megan; sister Elaine Dobson; and nieces and nephews. Don was a soft spoken man with a gentle heart that enjoyed sharing stories and talking with others. He was intelligent and compassionate. He had many friends and was always there for them. He loved his family and he will be greatly missed. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please contact the family for further detail at *protected email*.