Earl Smith, 85, of Florida passed away on July 6, 2025.
He was born on June 9, 1940, in Circleville, the son of the late Lora Murphy Smith and Richard Pershing Smith.
Mr. Smith retired from A&P after 30 years. He worked for IGA, Richfood, and P&M sales. He then started his own construction business D&E and built many homes in the area.
His wife, Debbie Smith, survives.
Also surviving are a daughter Terri Knicely (Harold); son-in-law Craig Mitchell; grandchildren, Chad Knicely, Jordan Knicely, Megan Evans (Logan), Brandon Mitchell, Codie Mitchell (Jenna) and Emma Kyger (Josh); and 13 great-grandchildren; stepsons, Jimmy Bell (Cindy) and Scott Bell (Morgan); step-granddaughter, Jessica Prather; and a sister, JoAnna Robbins.
He was also proceeded in death by his children, Jeffrey Earl Smith and Kimberly Rae Mitchell.
At his request all services were private.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.
Local arrangements were by McMullen Funeral Home in Rockingham, Virginia.
