It is with deepest regrets, that we must inform all R.E. Lee High School Alumni and the
Class of 1967, that Chuck Smith passed away Saturday the 8th of May,
2010.
He was
born on October 21st 1949 in Portsmouth, Va. to Raymond William Smith,
sr. and Anna Beatrice Smith. He died peacefully in his sleep on May
8th 2010.
He was preceded in death by
his mother, Anna in February 2010.
He is survived by father,
Raymond W. Smith of Danese, Wv.; Wife of 41 years, Diane Clark Smith;
Three Sisters, Vivian Krauss and family of Norfolk, Va., Kathy Small
and family of Danese, Wv., Marsha Smith of Danese, Wv.; Son, David
Hamilton Smith and Wife Donna of Wirtz, Va.; Daughter, Julia Thurlow
and Husband Derik of Roanoke, Va.; Son, Adrian Derek Smith of Roanoke,
Va.; Four Grandchildren, Tyler Bill, Steven, Nicolas, and Cameron
Smith,; One Step-Grandchild, Niko Thurlow.
In 1961, he dedicated his
life to the service of the Universal Sovereign and Almighty God,
Jehovah. He has since then served in any capacity that has been opened
up to him. In the 60’s, after learning the American Sign Language,
he used it to further the increase to those unable to hear God’s
message. In the 80’s he volunteered for the new arrangement of
building Kingdom Halls, his first was in Dumas, TX. And has done
numerous others since then. From 2005 - 08, he served in full time
ministry and in 2006 was able to achieve one of his spiritual goals of
going to the Pioneer Ministry Training School. He also served as an
elder in the Valley View, Roanoke congregation.
Submitted by David Smith,
Chuck's son
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