1945
Edgar
2020
Edgar Elliott Smith
December 29, 1945 — January 10, 2020
Elliott Smith, Gate City, VA
Edgar Elliott Smith, 74, of Gate City, VA died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 10, 2020.
Born in Kingsport, TN, he was the son of the late Hugh and Edythe (Elliott) Smith. He was also preceded by his brother, Gilbert Smith.
Elliott was a loving and devoted husband and father, who loved spending time with his family, never missing a school or college event for Heather and Kevin.
In addition, he was an original member of the Big Blue Boosters Club. He was an avid Blue Devils fan. He loved all the kids, never missing their games, and worked tirelessly to raise funds for their programs.
He retired from Fairway Ford, and a member of the Virginia Army National Guard for several years.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis (Hensley) Smith, Gate City, VA; daughter, Heather Smith; son, Kevin Smith and wife, Kristen; sister, Ottalee Smith Winegar and husband, Grady; sister-in-law, Vicki Smith; along with several loving nieces, nephews, and many friends.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Gate City Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Grady Winegar officiating. Kristen Whitt Smith will provide the music.
Chris Fugate, Scotty Vermillion, Nick Colobro, Jack Manis, Jeremy Houseright, Gary Collier, Mark Spivey, and B.K. Addington will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gate City United Methodist Church, 255 Walnut Street, Gate City, VA 24251or to the Big Blue Boosters in care of Chris Fugate, P. O. Box 446, Gate City, VA 24251
The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Carr and Dr. Campbell, the ICU staff and 5th Floor staff at Indian Path Medical Center, and also to the staff of NOVA Health and Rehab for their wonderful care.
An online guest register is available for the Smith family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Edgar Elliott Smith.
Edgar Elliott Smith, 74, of Gate City, VA died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 10, 2020.
Born in Kingsport, TN, he was the son of the late Hugh and Edythe (Elliott) Smith. He was also preceded by his brother, Gilbert Smith.
Elliott was a loving and devoted husband and father, who loved spending time with his family, never missing a school or college event for Heather and Kevin.
In addition, he was an original member of the Big Blue Boosters Club. He was an avid Blue Devils fan. He loved all the kids, never missing their games, and worked tirelessly to raise funds for their programs.
He retired from Fairway Ford, and a member of the Virginia Army National Guard for several years.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis (Hensley) Smith, Gate City, VA; daughter, Heather Smith; son, Kevin Smith and wife, Kristen; sister, Ottalee Smith Winegar and husband, Grady; sister-in-law, Vicki Smith; along with several loving nieces, nephews, and many friends.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Gate City Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Grady Winegar officiating. Kristen Whitt Smith will provide the music.
Chris Fugate, Scotty Vermillion, Nick Colobro, Jack Manis, Jeremy Houseright, Gary Collier, Mark Spivey, and B.K. Addington will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gate City United Methodist Church, 255 Walnut Street, Gate City, VA 24251or to the Big Blue Boosters in care of Chris Fugate, P. O. Box 446, Gate City, VA 24251
The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Carr and Dr. Campbell, the ICU staff and 5th Floor staff at Indian Path Medical Center, and also to the staff of NOVA Health and Rehab for their wonderful care.
An online guest register is available for the Smith family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Edgar Elliott Smith.
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