Donald "D" Dennis Speight, 79, of South Kingstown, passed away Saturday, October 17th. Born in South Kingstown, RI he was the loving son of the late Donald and Shirley (Perry) Speight. He was the devoted husband of Carol (Leahy) Speight for 25 years.

D graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1965 before joining the Navy and proudly serving in the Vietnam war where he earned the National Defense Service Medal Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. After his time in the service, he started D & J Cedar and was a co-owner with his brother Jeff, where he worked for many years as a master carpenter building and shingling many of the homes in South Kingstown. He was a proud member of South Kingstown Elk's Lodge 1899. D was also an avid sports fan, his favorite teams being the Red Sox and New England Patriots. He spent many years tending to his beautiful gardens and loved camping all over, especially in Martha's Vineyard and Burlingame.

Besides his wife, he is also survived by his step-son Phillip and wife April of Arkansas, brother, Jeffery A. Speight of South Kingstown. He was a loyal friend to many and will be missed by all, especially the Peace Dale boys, the Proud Village.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, October 22nd from 10-11 with a service immediately following in Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI. Burial will follow in New Fernwood Cemetery, W. Kingston, RI.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Don's name to the Wounded Warrior Project: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org