Riley “Junior” Smith, 76, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2023, at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.
He was born on Jan. 2, 1947, in Upper Tract, a son of the late Riley E. Smith and Nellie Mae (Turner) Smith.
Mr. Smith proudly served his country, including three tours during the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including the Bronze Star. During his civilian life he was a truck driver.
His wife, Alicia M. Smith, survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Catherine; a son, Joshua; a grandson, Tristan Eppard; stepdaughters, Shirley Beavers, Brenda Thompson, and Barbara Ciardullo; sisters, Macie Marie Dahmer, Mary Lea Hedrick, Thelma Mae Simmons, Anna Ruth Franks, and Sandra Sue Chapman; brothers, Jimmy Bruce Smith, Johnny Allen Smith, and Dennis Lynn Smith; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Honorable mention for his step-grandson, Daniel Farrell, who provided love and care over the many years.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Smith; and brothers, Roy Edward Smith and Charles William Smith.
A funeral service was conducted Monday at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Entombment followed at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be shared at kygers.com.
