Larry D. Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Larry D. Smith, 66, of Glade Spring, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. He was life long resident of Washington County, VA and was a son of the late Fred and Hattie Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Howell Smith, and a sister, Dorothy Barr. He had his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Tusculum College in Greeneville, TN. He retired in 2012 as a safety and environmental inspector from O.S.H.A. Larry loved trading, buying, and fixing up cars. He was a member of Woodland Hills Christian Church in Abingdon, VA. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Retha Thomas Smith; two daughters, Tina McLaughlin and her husband, Craig, of Abingdon, VA and Jennifer Smith of Abingdon, VA; two granddaughters, Elizabeth McLaughlin and Caroline McLaughlin; two brothers, Glenn Smith and his companion, Hilda, of Sumter, SC and Paul Smith and his wife, Donna, of Lancaster, PA; several nieces and nephews; and his canine companion, Charlie. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:45 PM Monday, April 17, 2017 at Garrett Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 8:00 PM Monday in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Mitchell and Pastor Roger Phelps officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, VA. Pallbearers will be Jeff Davenport, Randy Thomas, Andy Mullins, David Kiser, Tim Dye, and Bob Luke. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charlie Loudermilk, Charlie Vanover, Paul Rowe, and Gary Cole. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all his friends at Woodland Hills Christian Church and a very special thanks to Freda Crabtree, his nurse and friend. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Smith and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.

Larry D. Smith

October 4, 1950 - April 13, 2017