Warren was born on April 12, 1928 to the late Franklin Smith and Lou Ellen Smith. He was preceded in death by his five sisters; Nettie Collins, Annie Martin, Gertrude Hall, Nancy Smith, and Nell Rogers. He is also preceded in death by his four brothers; Edwin, Charlie, Dick, and Tom Smith.
Mr. Warren is survived by his wife of 71 years; Ethel Elizabeth Higgins Smith, daughter; Wanda Gail Smith, and his grandson William Jarret Lee and wife, Maryanne of Quinton, VA; three great grandchildren; Braxton, Bryton, and Boston Lee.
He attended McCabe Memorial Baptist Church and was involved as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir member, and other various commitments.
A service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. and a visitation from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to a service at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville, Virginia. Dr. G.H. Vaughan will be officiating. Interment will be at the Abbey at Roselawn Burial Park at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made out to Alzheimers Association; 355 Rio Rd. West, Suite 102, Charlottesville, VA 22901, Also to the SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County; 132 Joseph Martin Hwy. Martinsville, VA 24112, And the Heart Association, or to a charity of your choice.
Warren was born on April 12, 1928 to the late Franklin Smith and Lou Ellen Smith. He was preceded in death by his five sisters; Nettie Collins, Annie Martin, Gertrude Hall, Nancy Smith, and Nell Rogers. He is also preceded in death by his four brothers; Edwin, Charlie, Dick, and Tom Smith.
Mr. Warren is survived by his wife of 71 years; Ethel Elizabeth Higgins Smith, daughter; Wanda Gail Smith, and his grandson William Jarret Lee and wife, Maryanne of Quinton, VA; three great grandchildren; Braxton, Bryton, and Boston Lee.
He attended McCabe Memorial Baptist Church and was involved as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir member, and other various commitments.
A service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. and a visitation from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to a service at Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville, Virginia. Dr. G.H. Vaughan will be officiating. Interment will be at the Abbey at Roselawn Burial Park at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made out to Alzheimers Association; 355 Rio Rd. West, Suite 102, Charlottesville, VA 22901, Also to the SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County; 132 Joseph Martin Hwy. Martinsville, VA 24112, And the Heart Association, or to a charity of your choice.
Family Members
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Nettie Marie Smith Collins
1906–2001
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Nellie Kate Smith Rogers
1907–1964
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Edwin Carroll Smith
1909–1998
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Annie Lee Smith Martin
1911–2005
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Charlie Columbus Smith
1914–1987
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Cora Gertrude "Gert" Smith Hall
1918–2011
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Nancy Joyce Smith
1921–1933
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Noel Dickerson "Dick" Smith
1921–2002
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PFC David Thomas Smith
1928–2001
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