A Life Story

William Daniel (Dan) NeSmith, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was the son of William D. and Cora Whalen NeSmith. Dan was born in Savannah on August 2, 1936 and has one brother, John Edward NeSmith. He attended local schools and graduated from Benedictine Military School, class of 1955.Dan was married to Gail Burroughs NeSmith for sixty years. They have two children, Patrick Daniel (Mary Alice) and Pamela Gail Olson (Rick) and four grandchildren, Clara NeSmith, Anders Olson, Duncan NeSmith, and Grady Olson.Dan was a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee in excess of fifty years. He was also Past President of the Irish Heritage Society and Past President of the Sinn Fein Society of Savannah, Treasure and Past President of West Chatham County Exchange Club. Dan was an avid golfer and member of the Bacon Park Senior Golf Group.Dan retired from both Savannah Bank and Trust Co. and The Savannah Bank. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he served on the finance committee, parish council and as an usher.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1707 Bull St. at 10:00am on Friday, January 31st followed by a reception from 11:30am - 1:30pm at Wexford Irish Pub, 27 Barnard St. Burial at 2pm at Hillcrest Abbey East, 1600 Wheaton St. The visitation will be held at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Dr. from 5:00pm – 6:00pm on Thursday, January 30th followed by a Rosary at 6:00pm.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Benedictine Military School or Sacred Heart Catholic Church.