Eugene Gurthel Smith

Eugene Gurthel Smith, 82, formerly of Ridgeway, VA, passed away Monday morning, February 9, 2015, at Blue Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Martinsville, VA.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 11, at Mt. View Cemetery in Ridgeway, VA with Reverend Jack Coe officiating.

Mr. Smith was born May 12, 1932 in Ridgeway to the late Moses Roscoe Smith and Melva Wright Smith. He was a retiree of American Furniture Company after 35 years of service with the company.

He is survived by two sisters, Hazel Smith Willis and husband, Elmer, of Cascade, VA and Ruby Smith Morton of Ridgeway; brother, Larry Roscoe Smith of Ridgeway; numerous nieces and nephews; and friend, Avis Easter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Otha Lee Smith; and sister, Mildred Kendrick.

The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service at the cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com