Steven Ray Smith

Steven Ray "Tater" Smith, 54, of 220 Saturn Drive in Axton, VA, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, July 26, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in North Fork Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Martinsville, VA.

Steve was born June 19, 1959 in Leaksville, NC (now Eden). He was a self-employed handyman.

He is survived by his father, Bobby Smith of Lextington; mother, Frances Gustafson of Martinsville, VA; brother, Dennis Smith and wife, Denise of Cascade, VA; sister, Bette Rebecca Smith Hutchens and husband, Mark of Eden; nephews, Hatcher Ray Hutchens and Marson Wayne Hutchens; and a niece, Dalyn Zel Hutchens.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reverend Herman Smith, Augusta Smith, Willie Hatcher and Ruby Hatcher.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 7 - 9 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of Bette and Mark Hutchens, 1392 Tellowee Road in Eden.

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