| Date of Birth | July 15, 1946 |
| Passed Away | September 2, 2026 |
| Place of Residence | Bath |
| Home State | New York |
| Service Date | November 21, 2026 |
| Service Time | 1:00 PM |
| Service Location | VFW, Bath New York |
Bath – Richard H. Smith, born July 15, 1946, passed away September 2, 2026, after fighting a lengthy illness.
Dick leaves behind a legacy carved in horsepower and victory lane glory. Born with grease on his hands and oil in his veins, Dick dedicated his life to the art and science of the Dodge/ Mopar engine. To the dirt car racing community, he wasn’t just a mechanic but a wizard under the hood.
Dick was also a well-known logger.
Dick is survived by his wife, Cheryl, his daughter, Janya Bailey, sons Brandon, Richard, John, and Aaron, and brothers Ronald, Lynx, Alan, Warren, and Donnie.
He is predeceased by his son Charles and sister Janet.
A celebration of Life will be held November 21st, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the VFW in Bath, N.Y.
Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home is honored to assist Dick’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Dick are welcome below or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
