Our beloved father and loving husband, Lee Wesley Smith, Sr. passed away peacefully in his home in Spotsylvania VA on June 6, 2023, at the age of 87. He lived a life of service to God, his church, the community and others. He was involved in and led various civic and community organizations where he held significant roles. He was an Army Veteran and worked in the Federal Civil Service for 30 years where he managed the day-to-day operations of Federal Office sites in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and various other states. He owned and operated numerous businesses after retiring from Federal Service.
He first met the love of his life Berdia Smith while stationed at Fort Hood in Texas and they built a happy life together for 67 years.
He was born in Princess Anne County, VA on July 16, 1935, and resided in Va. Beach, Chesapeake, Richmond, Spotsylvania, VA and Parkersburg, West Virginia.
He leaves behind his wife, Berdia, three children, Joyce Smith of Spotsylvania, VA, Oprail (Brian) Phillips of Milton, GA and Debbie Smith of Fredericksburg, VA, five grandchildren, Courtney (Jonathan) Bracey of Orlando FL, Brian Phillips, Jr., of Washington DC ; Lee Wesley Smith, III of Atlanta GA, Jeremy Phillips and Kelsey Phillips of Milton, GA, one sister, Bertha Ferebee of Va. Beach VA, one sister-in-law, Odeal Buhl of Houston TX, a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Lee Wesley Smith, Jr., parents, James and Viola Smith, brother, Alfonzo Smith, sisters, Florence Allen, Martha Young, Vivian Person, and Norma Drew.
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Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Mebane (Renee Warren-Mebane + Catherine) says
June 22, 2023 at 4:59 pmTo the Smith Family,
We are sending our love your way at this time of sorrow. Mr. Smith was such a role model to us all. With grit and love — we saw a gracious and gentleman.
Thank you Debbie for sharing him with us.
May God continue to watch over your family during this most difficult time. The memories he gave us all will last a lifetime.
We are praying for the entire Smith family!
With much love, Ryan, Renee + CAT
Lamont Simmons says
July 12, 2023 at 11:35 am“My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Lee, Sr. He is sorely missed.”